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BF16 ZTW

2016 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,756 mi
Last recorded64,756 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 ZTW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 64,756 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 64,756 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 47,650 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 47,650 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 30,606 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 13,330 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 11,976 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 10,053 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 7,636 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 7,635 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator side repeater lens broken / sharp edge exposed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator side repeater lens broken / sharp edge exposed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 5,061 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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 ZTW is a 2016 Ford Transit in Green 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 ZTW, 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 ZTW registered?

BF16 ZTW is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 April 2016.

Is BF16 ZTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF16 ZTW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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