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BX16 YXJ

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

135,353 mi
Last recorded135,353 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX16 YXJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 135,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and close to 2mm indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 135,348 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and close to 2mm indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 128,361 miles

Both front brakecwear indicators broken

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 128,312 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And large cut/s with 1-2mm of tread left throughout (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Both front brakecwear indicators broken

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Very large cut/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 116,692 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack has an oily residue (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 116,692 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack has an oily residue (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 110,492 miles

Offside Cab light not working

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 110,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Cab light not working

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 102,573 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 102,570 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 95,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Wear Lip evident (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Wear Lip evident (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wooden block missing between tipper base and chassis

Fail 25 Feb 2021 95,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Wear Lip evident (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Wear Lip evident (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wooden block missing between tipper base and chassis

Pass 3 Mar 2020 89,995 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 74,753 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 74,753 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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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BX16 YXJ is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BX16 YXJ, 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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BX16 YXJ is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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