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BN16 VGU

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,780 mi
Last recorded151,780 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 151,780 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 151,637 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 139,440 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 139,434 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 115,471 miles

n/s/r hub seal weeping

Pass 30 May 2022 101,481 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 84,395 miles

n/s/r inner tyre worn low

Pass 7 Apr 2020 72,487 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 50,263 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 50,263 miles

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

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 VGU is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VGU, 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

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What year was BN16 VGU registered?

BN16 VGU is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is BN16 VGU safe to buy?

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