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AJ16 XUP

2016 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,614 mi
Last recorded116,614 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 XUP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 116,614 miles

Nearside Front brake lag - 20%

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slight cracking, wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Jun 2026 116,614 miles

Nearside Front brake lag - 20%

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slight cracking, wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jul 2025 110,757 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing / feathering outer edge

Fail 3 Jul 2025 110,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front DRL inoperative

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing / feathering outer edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jun 2024 99,969 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 83,901 miles

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

spare tyre worn edges

Fail 21 Jun 2023 83,901 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

spare tyre worn edges

Pass 22 Jun 2022 59,615 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 51,672 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 44,050 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 34,925 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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AJ16 XUP is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ16 XUP, 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 AJ16 XUP registered?

AJ16 XUP is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 July 2016.

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