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BW16 UMB

2016 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,496 mi
Last recorded59,496 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 UMB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 59,496 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2026 59,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 56,836 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 54,049 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 50,482 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 45,879 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 39,588 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 32,415 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 25,126 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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 UMB 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UMB, 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 UMB registered?

BW16 UMB is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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