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BT16 FWE

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,077 mi
Last recorded151,077 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 FWE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 151,077 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes going to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside corroded

Pass 8 May 2025 150,600 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 150,595 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above fuel filter (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 149,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre pipes both (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 148,150 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 137,702 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 137,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65/16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 110,620 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 110,619 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 82,459 miles

vehicle is fitted with engine covers and/or under trays, unable to fully inspect some parts of the vehicle;

Fail 13 Jul 2020 82,459 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle is fitted with engine covers and/or under trays, unable to fully inspect some parts of the vehicle;

Pass 5 Jul 2019 59,679 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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BT16 FWE is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT16 FWE, 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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BT16 FWE is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 July 2016.

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