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BF16 USB

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

197,569 mi
Last recorded197,569 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 197,569 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/15c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 169,971 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 169,968 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear Over Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear Overs Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 144,636 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Over Fuel Tank Forwards To ABS Pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Over Fuel Tank Forwards To ABS Pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bulk Head Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 123,029 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear Front Sections From ABS To Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 123,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear Front Sections From ABS To Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 107,958 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ABS Pump To Front Section Of Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ABS Pump To Front Section Of Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 84,087 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 64,789 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 46,840 miles

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 USB is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 USB, 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 USB is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 July 2016.

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