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BR51 VEG

2016 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,821 mi
Last recorded52,821 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR51 VEG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 52,821 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 49,239 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 49,236 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 43,427 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 39,687 miles

Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2022 39,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2021 33,880 miles

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 Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Jul 2020 28,229 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front door check strap damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2019 21,580 miles

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

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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BR51 VEG is a 2016 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BR51 VEG, 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 BR51 VEG registered?

BR51 VEG is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 September 2016.

Is BR51 VEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR51 VEG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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