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BS 2331

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,864 mi
Last recorded53,864 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS 2331
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 53,864 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 53,864 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 49,587 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 45,778 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 45,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 40,683 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 35,296 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 35,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 29,448 miles

Offside Side repeater len missing not affecting operation

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 23,622 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 17,965 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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BS 2331 is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BS 2331, 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 BS 2331 registered?

BS 2331 is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 January 2016.

Is BS 2331 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS 2331 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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