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BY05 EAN

2016 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,372 mi
Last recorded89,372 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY05 EAN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 89,372 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 73,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 73,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 67,624 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Jan 2024 67,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jan 2023 60,501 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 56,310 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 52,387 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 45,832 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 36,186 miles

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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BY05 EAN is a 2016 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BY05 EAN, 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 BY05 EAN registered?

BY05 EAN is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is BY05 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BY05 EAN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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