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BV04 LEY

2016 Ford Transit

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,472 mi
Last recorded66,472 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 LEY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 66,472 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2026 58,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 58,815 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 58,976 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 55,041 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 55,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 44,019 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 43,599 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 51,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 34,039 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 45,981 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge needs replacing as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 27,032 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 41,135 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 41,135 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 20,035 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 36,687 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 35,415 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 29,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders worn and tyre is perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders worn and tyre is perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder devoid of tread & tyre has multiple small cuts (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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BV04 LEY is a 2016 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,997cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV04 LEY, 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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BV04 LEY is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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