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BF16 XTT

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

148,615 mi
Last recorded148,615 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 148,615 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Hub seal damp

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2026 148,595 miles

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Hub seal damp

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 138,277 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 13 May 2025 138,261 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 130,201 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 130,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 120,786 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 120,453 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 108,006 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 94,452 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 94,452 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mud guard (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 81,176 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 81,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 66,650 miles

Nearside n/s side repeater cover broken.

Fail 24 May 2019 66,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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 n/s side repeater cover broken.

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 XTT is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XTT, 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 XTT registered?

BF16 XTT is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is BF16 XTT safe to buy?

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