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BN16 SYE

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,065 mi
Last recorded136,065 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 136,065 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

dpf wrapped in after market heat wrap

Fail 18 Feb 2026 136,064 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

dpf wrapped in after market heat wrap

Pass 10 Feb 2025 127,499 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 118,719 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 101,880 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 86,241 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 86,241 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 72,272 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 59,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 47,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 47,301 miles

Central Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS light and traction failure (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 SYE 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 72.7%.

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 SYE, 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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What year was BN16 SYE registered?

BN16 SYE is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is BN16 SYE safe to buy?

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