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BN16 VGG

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,777 mi
Last recorded162,777 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 162,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material last 8 " of both front to rear pipes to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 162,774 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material last 8 " of both front to rear pipes to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 156,998 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ,at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 156,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ,at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 151,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 151,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 141,068 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 140,972 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 127,092 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 127,092 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective rubber damaged ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 102,323 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 90,733 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 74,821 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 VGG is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VGG, 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 VGG registered?

BN16 VGG is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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