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BT16 XLE

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

230,793 mi
Last recorded230,793 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 230,793 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 229,346 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 227,927 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 227,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 171,031 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 171,008 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 94,177 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 37,197 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 37,194 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 26,632 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 XLE is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XLE, 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 XLE registered?

BT16 XLE is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 August 2016.

Is BT16 XLE safe to buy?

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