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BU11 TEC

2016 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,464 mi
Last recorded147,464 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 TEC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 147,464 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coolant leak ()

Fail 23 Apr 2026 147,462 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 126,574 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 126,437 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 110,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 93,029 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge unevenly

Pass 17 May 2022 73,173 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 61,104 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 56,305 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning o/s (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Fail 27 May 2020 56,305 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning o/s (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 46,568 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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BU11 TEC is a 2016 Ford Transit in Black 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 BU11 TEC, 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 BU11 TEC registered?

BU11 TEC is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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