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A16 CBT

2018 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,984 mi
Last recorded54,984 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit Connect65,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 CBT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 54,984 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2026 185,240 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 52,693 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 160,980 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 160,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2024 47,067 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 148,371 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 36,959 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 139,774 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 29,506 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 133,326 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 29,017 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 118,453 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Oct 2020 118,451 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019 101,939 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 81,699 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 59,854 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 38,147 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 17,311 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 15,321 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 11,237 miles

nearside rear light lense damage;

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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A16 CBT is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2018 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 65,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A16 CBT, 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 8 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A16 CBT registered?

A16 CBT is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 April 2018.

Is A16 CBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 CBT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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