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BW65 OEA

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,987 mi
Last recorded149,987 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 OEA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 149,987 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 142,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Engine to subframe mounting bushes showing initial signs of deterioration

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

Rear Exhaust box has external corrosion.

Pass 25 Jan 2024 128,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 112,191 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 112,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 88,195 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 67,996 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 67,972 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 56,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 56,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 40,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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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BW65 OEA is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc 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 BW65 OEA, 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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BW65 OEA is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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