
Ford Transit
White · Diesel · 2004 · 2,402 cc
L16 BFGMOT history
L16 BFG is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 21 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 211,686 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 211,686 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,178 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 BFG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 21 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 BFG was last recorded at 211,686 miles on 29 Jun 2025, 15,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 196,066 miles · 25 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 15,620 miles
- Average per year
- 10,178 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 211,686 miles
- 2024 – 196,066 miles
- 2023 – 164,395 miles
- 2022 – 128,573 miles
- 2021 – 123,187 miles
- 2019 – 122,943 miles
- 2018 – 122,266 miles
- 2017 – 120,989 miles
- 2016 – 119,677 miles
- 2015 – 107,855 miles
- 2014 – 98,104 miles
- 2013 – 89,945 miles
- 2012 – 86,802 miles
- 2011 – 85,513 miles
- 2009 – 78,276 miles
- 2008 – 33,673 miles
- 2007 – 31,198 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 5 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 939178123764
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass211,686 miles (+15,620)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 211,686 miles
- Test number
- 831230650411
- MinorOffside Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass196,066 miles (+31,671)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 196,066 miles
- Test number
- 953408388855
- MinorOffside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offsaid front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass164,395 miles (+35,822)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 164,395 miles
- Test number
- 812246107108
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass128,573 miles (+5,386)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 128,573 miles
- Test number
- 226088339797
- MinorOffside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated BOTH front (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass123,187 miles (+244)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 123,187 miles
- Test number
- 146828679522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,943 miles (+26)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 122,943 miles
- Test number
- 617012776146
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner and outer sill corroded and holed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner and outer sill corroded and holed
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnderside poor in places but sound at time of test
Fail122,917 miles (+651)4 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,917 miles
- Test number
- 595542424794
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective nuts missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner and outer sill corroded and holed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner and outer sill corroded and holed
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnderside poor in places but sound at time of test
Pass122,266 miles (+4)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2019
- Odometer
- 122,266 miles
- Test number
- 598981859361
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills holed
- AdvisoryBuck floor holed
- AdvisoryReverse lamp not working
Fail122,262 miles (+1,273)4 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,262 miles
- Test number
- 908472350361
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step to sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills holed
- AdvisoryBuck floor holed
- AdvisoryReverse lamp not working
Pass120,989 miles (+1,312)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 120,989 miles
- Test number
- 293574826598
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear of both front to rear rusted near limit (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisey (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside n/s inner step corroded
- AdvisoryBrake pedal anti slip worn
- AdvisoryN/s inner sill at rear corroded
- AdvisoryN/s rear brake slight fluctuation
- AdvisoryOil leaks on engine
Pass119,677 miles (+11,822)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 119,677 miles
- Test number
- 202930186290
- AdvisorySlight play in both front track rod ends
Pass107,855 miles (+200)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 107,855 miles
- Test number
- 618229395092
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail107,655 miles (+9,551)7 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,655 miles
- Test number
- 308972695025
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass98,104 miles5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 98,104 miles
- Test number
- 479630994058
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteFront bumper insecure
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail98,103 miles (+8,158)3 failures5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,103 miles
- Test number
- 936180994058
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureRear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteFront bumper insecure
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass89,945 miles8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 89,945 miles
- Test number
- 409768383068
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s/front tyre inner wall cut
Fail89,945 miles (+3,143)1 failure8 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,945 miles
- Test number
- 697728183087
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteN/s/front tyre inner wall cut
Pass86,802 miles (+1,289)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 86,802 miles
- Test number
- 185073082019
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass85,513 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 85,513 miles
- Test number
- 185362191044
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail85,513 miles (+7,237)2 dangerous3 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,513 miles
- Test number
- 757691491036
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- DangerousNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteN/s/rear inner tyre has nail
Pass78,276 miles (+44,603)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 78,276 miles
- Test number
- 420343969408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,673 miles (+2,475)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 33,673 miles
- Test number
- 240675958291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,198 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 31,198 miles
- Test number
- 102198277281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 BFG
- Does L16 BFG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 BFG is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 BFG?
- The MOT on L16 BFG is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 BFG done?
- L16 BFG was recorded at 211,686 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2025, an average of 10,178 miles a year.
- Has L16 BFG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 BFG has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2019.
- Has the mileage on L16 BFG ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L16 BFG find?
- L16 BFG passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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