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DW16 BWN

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,809 mi
Last recorded121,809 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW16 BWN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 121,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2025 121,808 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (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))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2024 106,849 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2023 89,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 83,222 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 83,067 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 77,956 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 71,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 67,449 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 59,057 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 59,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (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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DW16 BWN 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 DW16 BWN, 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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DW16 BWN is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 July 2016.

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