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BV16 DXG

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,055 mi
Last recorded133,055 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 DXG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2026 133,055 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour siderepitor (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted upper bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front wing damage

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear mount (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear seats missing at time the test

Pass 11 Aug 2025 120,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Steering lock missing/inoperative.

Fail 28 Jul 2025 119,890 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working Behind rear wheel. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working Behind rear wheel. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working Cab roof. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Cracked. (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Steering lock missing/inoperative.

Pass 9 May 2024 93,311 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 92,855 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Side repeater lens. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working Passenger door. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens broken, showing white light to rear. (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 76,141 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 61,126 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 61,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2021 52,151 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear shoulder

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 43,967 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 37,253 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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BV16 DXG 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 63.6%.

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 BV16 DXG, 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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BV16 DXG is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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