CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN16 VFK

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,358 mi
Last recorded122,358 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 122,358 miles

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

high level stop lights not working

Fail 6 Jan 2026 122,358 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

high level stop lights not working

Pass 23 Dec 2024 110,167 miles

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

high level stop light not working

Fail 20 Dec 2024 110,113 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim to check (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 9 Jan 2024 99,249 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 9 Jan 2024 99,249 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 9 Jan 2023 83,878 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 83,878 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 77,582 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2022 77,582 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 60,272 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 60,272 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 44,092 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 30,431 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN16 VFK is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VFK, 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

How do I check the history of BN16 VFK?

You can check the full history of BN16 VFK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN16 VFK registered?

BN16 VFK is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 May 2016.

Is BN16 VFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN16 VFK shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN16 VFK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN16 VFK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.