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BK16 FWU

2016 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,836 mi
Last recorded164,836 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK16 FWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 164,836 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2026 164,836 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2025 160,346 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 160,344 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2024 156,074 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 156,072 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 137,344 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 137,140 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush split and torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 121,029 miles

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

spare tyre in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2021 101,688 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 81,024 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 58,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear 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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BK16 FWU is a 2016 Ford Transit in Black 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 BK16 FWU, 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 BK16 FWU registered?

BK16 FWU is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 March 2016.

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