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BF16 RVP

2016 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,966 mi
Last recorded76,966 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 RVP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 76,966 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 72,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 72,664 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 64,496 miles

Front Brake pads getting low

Fail 31 Jul 2024 64,496 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Jul 2023 56,266 miles

Rear Exhaust mounts worn

Fail 28 Jul 2023 56,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounts worn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 46,393 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 46,391 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 40,986 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyre walls damaged

Nearside Front Door mirror glass braken

Nearside Front Wheel has a weld repair

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers smearing screen

Fail 1 Jul 2021 40,986 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyre walls damaged

Nearside Front Door mirror glass braken

Nearside Front Wheel has a weld repair

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 7 Jul 2020 35,084 miles

Front Brake pads low

Nearside Front Door mirror glass broken

Rear Brake pads low

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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BF16 RVP is a 2016 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2016 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 78,626 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF16 RVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 10 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BF16 RVP registered?

BF16 RVP is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 August 2016.

Is BF16 RVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF16 RVP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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