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BN16 YLB

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

206,479 mi
Last recorded206,479 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 206,479 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 206,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 189,406 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 189,405 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn inner bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 170,648 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 149,854 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Sep 2022 149,854 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Upper Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 130,727 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 110,995 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 110,995 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 79,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 4mm friction material remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 4mm friction material remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 51,272 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 51,267 miles

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

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 YLB 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 YLB, 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 YLB registered?

BN16 YLB is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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