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AE04 BAY

2016 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,548 mi
Last recorded103,548 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 BAY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 103,548 miles

Coolant below minimum

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 97,810 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 97,810 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 90,981 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 90,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through tread on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 83,163 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 83,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 71,391 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 57,927 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 10 Nov 2020 57,927 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 31,029 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 31,029 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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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AE04 BAY is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AE04 BAY, 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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AE04 BAY is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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