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BN16 PLF

2016 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,252 mi
Last recorded153,252 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 PLF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 153,252 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Engine mount cross member corroded

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 153,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Bottom bolt (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Engine mount cross member corroded

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub oil hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Parking braking has limited reserve travel adjustment many be required

Pass 25 Oct 2024 145,184 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 145,183 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 108,415 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 108,409 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box split and blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front wing mirror indicator lense damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2022 72,636 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 56,981 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 32,961 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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BN16 PLF is a 2016 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 PLF, 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 PLF is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 July 2016.

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