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BN16 GXL

2016 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,167 mi
Last recorded88,167 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 GXL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 88,167 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 87,414 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 87,410 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 70,177 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 70,170 miles

Prop shaft securing bolt loose Marked yellow loose bolt from cab above prop shaft fouling (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2023 61,306 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all overs in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 44,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 28,104 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 28,092 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected mirror lens (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 20,502 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 20,237 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 20,228 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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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BN16 GXL is a 2016 Ford Transit in Green 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 BN16 GXL, 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

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What year was BN16 GXL registered?

BN16 GXL is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is BN16 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN16 GXL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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