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388 DZ

2016 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,984 mi
Last recorded48,984 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration388 DZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 48,984 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 48,978 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 45,137 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 42,328 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 42,321 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 38,769 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 33,123 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 29,089 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 24,531 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 24,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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388 DZ is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 78,970 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 Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 388 DZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 10 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 388 DZ registered?

388 DZ is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is 388 DZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 388 DZ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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