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BNZ 870

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,160 mi
Last recorded39,160 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 870
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 39,160 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 39,160 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 31,456 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 29,068 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 24,095 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The bush is is starting to deteriorate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads are low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 19,859 miles

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 17,883 miles

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Socket cover is missing. (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 16,831 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner brake pads are wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 12,265 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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BNZ 870 is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BNZ 870, 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 BNZ 870?

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What year was BNZ 870 registered?

BNZ 870 is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is BNZ 870 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 870 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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