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BF16 ZDC

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,620 mi
Last recorded128,620 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 128,620 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/75/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute Both sides (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 109,332 miles

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

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lamp lens slight damaged (n/s & o/s)

Pass 9 Nov 2023 93,144 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 69,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge of the rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The lower linkage bush has slight play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hub seal is weeping slightly

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both N/S/R buckles are stiff to insert the seatbelt (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad wearing down (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both Buckles on the o/s/r seats damaged but otherwise operational (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 69,133 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturers plate limit 0.5 Average reading 1.43 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner wheel on the o/s/r is smooth on part of the tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge of the rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The lower linkage bush has slight play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hub seal is weeping slightly

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both N/S/R buckles are stiff to insert the seatbelt (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad wearing down (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both Buckles on the o/s/r seats damaged but otherwise operational (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 52,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated & ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

moisture at nearside rear hub

Fail 25 Aug 2021 52,674 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.50 average reading 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated & ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

moisture at nearside rear hub

Pass 22 Aug 2020 35,735 miles

both rear light lens' are damaged

moisture at offside rear hub

Fail 21 Aug 2020 35,669 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear light lens' are damaged

moisture at offside rear hub

Pass 16 Aug 2019 23,115 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 ZDC 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 60%.

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 ZDC, 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 ZDC is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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