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BL16 HPV

2016 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,151 mi
Last recorded164,151 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 HPV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 164,151 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 157,643 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 151,129 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2024 151,129 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking to rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 144,021 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn close to indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 16 May 2023 144,021 miles

Windscreen washer not working pump not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn close to indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 137,364 miles

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

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

Offside Rear pad warning wire broken

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 110,365 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 75,238 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 45,373 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 45,373 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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BL16 HPV is a 2016 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BL16 HPV, 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 BL16 HPV registered?

BL16 HPV is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 May 2016.

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The MOT history for BL16 HPV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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