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BV16 LZL

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,095 mi
Last recorded43,095 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 43,095 miles

n/s rear outline marker lamp slightly damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2026 43,091 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s rear outline marker lamp slightly damaged

o/s front tyre 2m perishing

o/s rear outer tyre 3m

Pass 12 Jun 2025 29,072 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer tyre

n/s rear outer tyre on 3.5m

Fail 11 Jun 2025 29,027 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer tyre

n/s rear outer tyre on 3.5m

Pass 25 Jun 2024 22,807 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 21,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2022 18,001 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 15,580 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 15,580 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 14,956 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 11,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 11,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 LZL 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 66.7%.

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 LZL, 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 LZL registered?

BV16 LZL is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 June 2016.

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