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BG66 WLJ

2016 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,758 mi
Last recorded113,758 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 WLJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 113,758 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 113,758 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2125753 wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2125756 wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 93,606 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 93,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 89,254 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 80,508 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 72,468 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 60,146 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 43,645 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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BG66 WLJ is a 2016 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG66 WLJ, 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 BG66 WLJ registered?

BG66 WLJ is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is BG66 WLJ safe to buy?

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