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BJ16 HGA

2016 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,907 mi
Last recorded130,907 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 HGA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 130,907 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded, chassis leg area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 130,905 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded, chassis leg area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge stepped (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rubber mounting snapped but exhaust still secure

Pass 26 Jun 2025 108,629 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front n/s and o/s suspension arm bushes starting to split

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 91,747 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 91,737 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 86,331 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 79,521 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 73,254 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 62,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 45,148 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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BJ16 HGA is a 2016 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ16 HGA, 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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BJ16 HGA is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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