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BL65 LWT

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,570 mi
Last recorded182,570 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL65 LWT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 182,570 miles

Nail in tyre n/s/r outer and o/s/r inner ()

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 182,570 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nail in tyre n/s/r outer and o/s/r inner ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 170,094 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 156,405 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 141,251 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 131,177 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 131,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 106,211 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged outer wall

Nearside mirror repeater broken/but works

Offside Front Outer tyre worn outer edge

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 106,211 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front brake discs in poor condition /corroded

Nearside Front tyre damaged outer wall

Nearside mirror repeater broken/but works

Offside Front Outer tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 84,314 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 64,717 miles

power steering rack damp

Fail 4 Jan 2019 64,717 miles

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

power steering rack damp

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 LWT is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL65 LWT, 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 LWT is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 January 2016.

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