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BF16 ZCV

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

129,366 mi
Last recorded129,366 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 129,366 miles

rear diff noisy

Fail 3 Jul 2026 129,366 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

rear diff noisy

Pass 26 Jun 2025 122,207 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 122,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 75 16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2024 107,035 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 107,025 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 94,363 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 94,363 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 82,330 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 82,329 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/75 R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 66,098 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 48,663 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 48,660 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both Rear Hub Seals starting to leak - Not contaminating brakes yet

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 36,584 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 36,584 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended unable to put seat belt into buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended unable to put seat belt into buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached top nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 ZCV 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 ZCV, 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 ZCV is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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