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BF16 UMZ

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,728 mi
Last recorded182,728 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 UMZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 182,728 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 May 2025 176,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front lower mirror glass missing

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side ones and osr (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 169,117 miles

Both lower mirrors missing.

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 169,104 miles

All direction indicators not working with ignition off (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Lower Mirror missing

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

Offside Lower Mirror missing

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 154,088 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 153,703 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged 2nd in from o/s (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 143,460 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear and seat belts ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s/r marker lamp damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2021 120,474 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 110,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats and belt buckles. ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 110,454 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats and belt buckles. ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 60,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 60,151 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre soft

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 UMZ is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UMZ, 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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BF16 UMZ is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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