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BV16 YFA

2016 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,885 mi
Last recorded44,885 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 YFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 44,885 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 36,795 miles

ns step light dimming,oil dirty-maxed,exhaust-cover poor splitting,gearbox mounting poor

Pass 7 Nov 2023 26,218 miles

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

corroded exhaust system and backbox

Fail 6 Nov 2023 26,217 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corroded exhaust system and backbox

Pass 21 Oct 2022 21,514 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 17,556 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 16,939 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 15,795 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 15,795 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s+o/s (3.5 (a))

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 YFA is a 2016 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BV16 YFA, 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 YFA registered?

BV16 YFA is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is BV16 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV16 YFA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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