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BL16 MHU

2016 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,657 mi
Last recorded178,657 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 MHU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 178,657 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 173,428 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

brake pad warning on dash

Fail 11 Jun 2025 173,412 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

brake pad warning on dash

Pass 25 Jun 2024 165,830 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad warning on dash

Pass 27 Jul 2023 159,026 miles

coolant level low

Pass 19 Jul 2022 151,366 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 2 Jul 2021 138,373 miles

low emssion

Pass 31 Jul 2020 137,005 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 124,520 miles

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 MHU is a 2016 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MHU, 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 MHU is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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