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BW65 EKZ

2016 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,169 mi
Last recorded128,169 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 EKZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 128,169 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 116,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded around chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 116,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded around chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 115,782 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 102,396 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 86,536 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 86,516 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working changed bulb.still not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 76,719 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 60,660 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 60,660 miles

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

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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BW65 EKZ is a 2016 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BW65 EKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW65 EKZ registered?

BW65 EKZ is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 January 2016.

Is BW65 EKZ safe to buy?

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