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BT16 RKF

2016 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,055 mi
Last recorded141,055 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 RKF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 141,055 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST RUSTED

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE 3.00MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Nearside Rear BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRE NOT CONNECTED AND LOOM DAMAGED

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear BRAKES FULL CHECK

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED TOP EDGE SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 140,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST RUSTED

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE 3.00MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Nearside Rear BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRE NOT CONNECTED AND LOOM DAMAGED

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear BRAKES FULL CHECK

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED TOP EDGE SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 125,426 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front door mirror lower glass is missing

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

Fail 11 May 2022 125,344 miles

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front door mirror lower glass is missing

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

Pass 7 May 2021 110,240 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.7mm and worn on edges ( Advise replace ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.7mm and worn on edges ( Advise replace ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, worn on edges and damage to sidewall ( Advise replace ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fule pipe from diesel filter is damp

n/s door mirror lower glass is missing

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 May 2021 110,235 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.7mm and worn on edges ( Advise replace ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.7mm and worn on edges ( Advise replace ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, worn on edges and damage to sidewall ( Advise replace ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fule pipe from diesel filter is damp

n/s door mirror lower glass is missing

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2020 89,961 miles

Nearside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.2MM VERY LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

WHEEL TRIMS MISSING

Fail 11 Mar 2020 89,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Offside Front TYRE 2.4MM

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.2MM VERY LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

WHEEL TRIMS MISSING

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 RKF is a 2016 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RKF, 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 BT16 RKF registered?

BT16 RKF is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 May 2016.

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