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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.

L16 BFG white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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)
  5. 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)
  6. Pass123,187 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    123,187 miles
    Test number
    146828679522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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
  22. Pass78,276 miles (+44,603)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    78,276 miles
    Test number
    420343969408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,673 miles (+2,475)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    33,673 miles
    Test number
    240675958291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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