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BW16 FSH

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

214,534 mi
Last recorded214,534 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 FSH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 214,534 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 209,432 miles

NSF Wing Trim Loose

Nearside Front Coolant leak No Coolant Leak From Front of Engine ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Fuel Flap Missing

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front & Rear of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 209,431 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Above Fuel Filter (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

NSF Wing Trim Loose

Nearside Front Coolant leak No Coolant Leak From Front of Engine ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Fuel Flap Missing

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front & Rear of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 189,981 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 189,980 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 157,905 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 157,905 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 155,739 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 155,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 124,590 miles

Windscreen chipped

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 FSH is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FSH, 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 FSH is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 2016.

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