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BF16 ZTM

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,759 mi
Last recorded103,759 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 103,759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 103,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-75-16. 107/105 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 95,456 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 88,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 82,592 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack input shaft wet. (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Jan 2023 82,592 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack input shaft wet. (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jan 2022 73,539 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 62,640 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 62,640 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 52,755 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 44,159 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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 ZTM is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZTM, 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 ZTM registered?

BF16 ZTM is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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