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BU16 OFE

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,847 mi
Last recorded172,847 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 OFE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 172,847 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 167,185 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 161,144 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox driveshaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 147,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 132,648 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 132,648 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 125,682 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 115,770 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 115,770 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 94,660 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 94,660 miles

Emissions not tested Due to serious oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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BU16 OFE 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 BU16 OFE, 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 BU16 OFE registered?

BU16 OFE is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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