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A57 MEL

2016 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,865 mi
Last recorded103,865 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA57 MEL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 103,865 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 96,175 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 83,961 miles

rear bump stops loose

Pass 5 Sep 2022 67,632 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 67,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2021 54,463 miles

front tyres bald edges

Pass 24 Sep 2020 44,514 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 35,826 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on limits

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

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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A57 MEL is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 A57 MEL, 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 A57 MEL registered?

A57 MEL is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is A57 MEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A57 MEL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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