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BW16 AOV

2016 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,661 mi
Last recorded98,661 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 AOV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 98,661 miles

All the metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

N/s/r tyre side wall damaged, but not to the cords

Various light body damage, including the front bumper support panel, side bars corroded and front registration plate damaged, Alloy wheel rims damaged

Various underbody and suspension component corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2025 98,661 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All the metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

N/s/f tyre side wall damaged, but not to the cords

Various light body damage, including the front bumper support panel, side bars corroded and front registration plate damaged, Alloy wheel rims damaged

Various underbody and suspension component corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2024 93,757 miles

Metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

N/s/f tyre side wall damaged, but not to the cords

Various light body damage, including the front bumper support panel,side bars corroded and front registration plate damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2024 93,757 miles

Metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

N/s/f tyre side wall damaged, but not to the cords

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Various light body damage, including the front bumper support panel,side bars corroded and front registration plate damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2023 88,220 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost to wear wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged twisted (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

coolant level low (bottle empty)

high level stop light not working

Fail 2 Nov 2023 88,220 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost to wear wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged twisted (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

coolant level low (bottle empty)

high level stop light not working

Pass 7 Oct 2022 78,299 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic cover is missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both the rear tyre are worn on the inner edge

coolant level low

different size tyres on the front to the rear

high level stop light not working

slight noise from the o/s/r brake

small crack to the windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2021 65,699 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

high level stop light not working

n/s/f seat belt twisted

Fail 15 Oct 2021 65,699 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

high level stop light not working

n/s/f seat belt twisted

Pass 22 Oct 2020 56,103 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 54,087 miles

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

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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BW16 AOV is a 2016 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BW16 AOV, 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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BW16 AOV is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 July 2016.

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