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BL65 LXG

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

228,942 mi
Last recorded228,942 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2026 228,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 217,583 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished and wearing on outer edges

leak from offside rear hub seal

nearside rear inner and outer tyres side walls perished and nearside rear outer tyre outer side wall cut

nearside rear marker light inop

Pass 18 Dec 2023 204,711 miles

Front wear front brake pads

Offside Front Upper lamp in op

Pass 12 Dec 2022 191,295 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (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 Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear hub leaking

Offside Rear tyre deflated

Pass 9 Dec 2021 178,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall perished

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

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre deflated

Rear brake discs corroded

chip in screen

Fail 8 Dec 2021 178,513 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn DO NOT DRIVE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall perished

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

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre deflated

Rear brake discs corroded

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

chip in screen

Pass 10 Dec 2020 151,521 miles

Front wiper blades poor

Fail 10 Dec 2020 151,502 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge outer wall 195/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wiper blades poor

Nearside Front Outer tyre cut outer wall

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 123,652 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 97,189 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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BL65 LXG is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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