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BN16 THZ

2016 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,612 mi
Last recorded157,612 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 THZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 157,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 145,235 miles

Engine coolant below min mark

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 145,209 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine coolant below min mark

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 135,302 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 133,031 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 111,248 miles

Brake pad warning on dash

Front Lower Rear engine mount worn, but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 17 Jun 2022 111,248 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad warning on dash

Front Lower Rear engine mount worn, but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 96,445 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 96,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 83,576 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 67,552 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 THZ is a 2016 Ford Transit in Orange 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 THZ, 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 THZ registered?

BN16 THZ is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 April 2016.

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