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BF16 ZCE

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,576 mi
Last recorded95,576 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 95,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Marker light inop

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 81,933 miles

Brake pad light on

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 81,926 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pad light on

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 67,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On all the pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 67,637 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On all the pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 55,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 55,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 47,232 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 47,232 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 38,652 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 36,773 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 36,773 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 33,573 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 ZCE is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZCE, 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 ZCE is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 April 2016.

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