CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN16 BHX

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,216 mi
Last recorded132,216 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 BHX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 132,216 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 120,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 May 2025 120,953 miles

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

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

Central Front Engine mounting bracket fractured Corrosion and holes (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2024 108,328 miles

Both load area drop sides have damaged / missing front hinges "repair advised"

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage to windscreen, which is currently limited to a mall crack behind the drivers sun visor, therefore does not affect the drivers view of the road" Ongoing monitoring and replacement if further deterioration occurs is advised. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre substantially worn. Tyre wear approaching wear indicator bands (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2024 108,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Replacement lower arm fitted not compatible with existing ball joint, resulting in excessive play, and insecurity of assembly "Replacement required" (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Existing ball joint not compatible with suspension arm fitted, resulting in excessive play, and insecurity of assembly "Replacement required" (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected Rear axle appears insecure in relation to both rear spring assemblies "Further investigation and repair required" (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both load area drop sides have damaged / missing front hinges "repair advised"

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre substantially worn. Tyre wear approaching wear indicator bands (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2023 93,800 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2023 93,800 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 81,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 80,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 May 2021 80,896 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outline marker lamp missing both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front undertray loose

Pass 16 Jun 2020 79,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 79,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 78,670 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 78,654 miles

Central Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN16 BHX is a 2016 Ford Transit in White 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 BN16 BHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN16 BHX?

You can check the full history of BN16 BHX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN16 BHX registered?

BN16 BHX is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 May 2016.

Is BN16 BHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN16 BHX shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN16 BHX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN16 BHX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.