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BN16 YMY

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,983 mi
Last recorded179,983 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 179,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 174,240 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body work damage to wheel arch and outer sill, non structural

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 174,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body work damage to wheel arch and outer sill, non structural

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 162,955 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 162,955 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Front (5.2.3 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Offside front (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 150,537 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 138,343 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 137,816 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 104,347 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 70,320 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 YMY 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 YMY, 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 YMY registered?

BN16 YMY is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 June 2016.

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