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BW16 AVO

2016 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

215,915 mi
Last recorded215,915 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 AVO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 215,915 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 215,915 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 129,577 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 129,577 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 125,093 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 109,699 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 91,777 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 66,688 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 60,693 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2019 48,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 48,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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BW16 AVO is a 2016 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BW16 AVO, 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 BW16 AVO registered?

BW16 AVO is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 July 2016.

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