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BN16 PHZ

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,660 mi
Last recorded165,660 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 165,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch and across chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch and across chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner 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 13 Jan 2026 165,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel arch and across chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel arch and across chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner 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 15 Jan 2025 152,822 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 141,485 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 134,112 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 134,109 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 122,190 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 110,010 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 110,010 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 85,813 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 85,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 PHZ is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PHZ, 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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BN16 PHZ is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 June 2016.

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