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BL16 HSU

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,252 mi
Last recorded187,252 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 187,252 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake reading slightly low

rear lights and number plate bracket bent but still meeting requirements

Pass 14 Aug 2025 177,767 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

offside front drl lamp not working

rear light bar bent downwards nearing limit

Pass 13 Aug 2024 167,184 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 167,027 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 155,100 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 143,973 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 129,439 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 112,363 miles

small crack in n/s of front windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2019 97,790 miles

Nearside rear inner tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre & starting to perish through tread

Offside rear outer tyre starting to perish through tread

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 HSU is a 2016 Ford Transit in White 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 BL16 HSU, 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 HSU registered?

BL16 HSU is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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