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BL16 GWV

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,111 mi
Last recorded146,111 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 GWV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 146,111 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 126,498 miles

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

Nearside Body not fully secure HINGE BROKEN (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Body not fully secure HINGE INSECURE (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 126,497 miles

Nearside Body insecure POST MISSING (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Body not fully secure HINGE BROKEN (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Body not fully secure HINGE INSECURE (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 123,522 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 115,591 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 115,586 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury WING DAMAGED (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear LENSE BROKEN (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2022 112,041 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 112,031 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury MIRROR (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 99,588 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 82,984 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside MIRROR BACK BROKEN

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

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

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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BL16 GWV is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL16 GWV, 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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BL16 GWV is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 July 2016.

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