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BL16 MGJ

2016 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,445 mi
Last recorded127,445 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 MGJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 127,445 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 120,320 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 120,320 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 87,431 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 82,046 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 76,714 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 69,195 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 63,043 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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 MGJ is a 2016 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BL16 MGJ, 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 MGJ registered?

BL16 MGJ is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is BL16 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL16 MGJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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