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A20 DBS

2016 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,937 mi
Last recorded82,937 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 DBS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 82,937 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 82,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 79,270 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 75,579 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 72,180 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 68,946 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 68,946 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 65,351 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 56,196 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 36,848 miles

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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A20 DBS is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 78,970 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 A20 DBS, 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.

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What year was A20 DBS registered?

A20 DBS is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is A20 DBS safe to buy?

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