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BV16 LBE

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,539 mi
Last recorded139,539 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 139,539 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ACROSS AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 133,845 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 128,289 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 128,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that the stub axle is likely to become insecure (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2023 116,402 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside damaged to vehicle body

Pass 3 Aug 2022 82,619 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 53,131 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily corroded on inner face of brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 29,142 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 29,139 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 25,846 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 20,936 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 LBE 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 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LBE, 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 BV16 LBE registered?

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

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