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BV16 LVU

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

160,902 mi
Last recorded160,902 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 160,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear bump stops worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 151,569 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 151,565 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 141,682 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 141,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Side repeater missing both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 133,537 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 133,534 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2021 124,595 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 124,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Upper Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure sill (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2020 112,642 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 112,642 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2019 101,668 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 LVU 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 58.3%.

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 LVU, 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 LVU is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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