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BU55 AEC

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,341 mi
Last recorded36,341 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU55 AEC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 36,341 miles

Brake pad wear sensor warning light on

Nearside Blind spot mirror missing N/S

Fail 10 Nov 2025 36,341 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (7.10 (e))

Brake pad wear sensor warning light on

Nearside Blind spot mirror missing N/S

Pass 24 Oct 2024 33,473 miles

Nearside wide angle mirror glass missing

Fail 22 Oct 2024 33,472 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside wide angle mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 31,515 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 31,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 28,874 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 26,687 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 24,207 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 21,284 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 24,067 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 15,646 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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BU55 AEC 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 75%.

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 BU55 AEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU55 AEC registered?

BU55 AEC is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is BU55 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU55 AEC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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