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BG65 OVN

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

253,951 mi
Last recorded253,951 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG65 OVN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 253,951 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively mounting defective, rubber mount starting to split (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Rear tail lights not a matched pair

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 24 Apr 2026 253,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged rear of both front to rears insecure. mounting at rear flexy connection broken (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively mounting defective, rubber mount starting to split (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake slower to operate

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

Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Rear tail lights not a matched pair

Spare tyre defective ()

coolant level low

Pass 24 Apr 2025 243,508 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 220,201 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 206,147 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB INCORRECTLY FITTED (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission HUB SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured DPF wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 201,335 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 199,714 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML showing on dashboard (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F lower arm front bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working N/S/R side marker not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/S registration lamp holder missing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view O/S mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working O/S side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/S registration lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 164,541 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 164,541 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 138,404 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 138,404 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 107,488 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 107,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front 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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BG65 OVN 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 53.8%.

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 BG65 OVN, 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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BG65 OVN is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 January 2016.

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