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AB05 HAY

2016 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,729 mi
Last recorded148,729 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB05 HAY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 148,729 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 135,952 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 115,278 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 93,539 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 93,539 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both side. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pads outer retain clip missing.

Pass 1 Jul 2021 81,980 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 65,044 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 63,132 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 63,132 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking bleed nipple (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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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AB05 HAY is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AB05 HAY, 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 AB05 HAY registered?

AB05 HAY is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is AB05 HAY safe to buy?

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