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BV16 YKB

2016 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,945 mi
Last recorded94,945 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 94,945 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 65,173 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd row (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 1 May 2025 65,173 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended 3rd row - seatbelt jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 2nd row (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 47,375 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 47,375 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 47,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak!

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 29,126 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 29,126 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 22,780 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 19,786 miles

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

Offside Rear lens cracked (letting in water)

Pass 5 Aug 2020 16,589 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 13,752 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 YKB is a 2016 Ford Transit in Blue 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 YKB, 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 YKB registered?

BV16 YKB is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 August 2016.

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