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BL65 FDC

2016 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,988 mi
Last recorded149,988 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL65 FDC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 149,988 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 149,914 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Latch cover (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 149,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Latch cover (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 142,018 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 142,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 132,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged retaining mechanism (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad wear warning displayed

Fail 9 Jan 2024 132,766 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended retaining mechanism broken (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/70 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged retaining mechanism (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad wear warning displayed

Pass 13 Jan 2023 121,960 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 121,956 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 107,091 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 92,890 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 81,118 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 62,261 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 62,261 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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BL65 FDC is a 2016 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BL65 FDC, 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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BL65 FDC is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 January 2016.

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