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BG65 XTZ

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,691 mi
Last recorded78,691 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 78,691 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 78,691 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached has come away and insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

coolant levels low

Pass 20 Jan 2025 65,665 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 65,665 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 77,704 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 77,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 48,730 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Pass 26 Jan 2022 40,867 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 40,867 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 30,276 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 22,821 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 16,794 miles

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 XTZ is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG65 XTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG65 XTZ registered?

BG65 XTZ is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 January 2016.

Is BG65 XTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG65 XTZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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