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AP65 CYF

2016 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

278,424 mi
Last recorded278,424 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP65 CYF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 278,424 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2025 247,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light and indicator (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 247,798 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light and indicator (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 230,981 miles

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

Rear heat shield loose above silencer

Pass 9 Feb 2023 196,304 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 196,304 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 167,648 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are worn, have a wear lip, also the outer faces have deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both sides, rear lower rubber spring seats have worn away

Pass 10 Feb 2021 136,746 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to 2mm, strongly advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear bump stops/lower spring rubbers are broken

Fail 5 Feb 2021 136,746 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sat nav in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road screen has 3 large cracks (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs are worn to the wear indicators, advise to replace (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to 2mm, strongly advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear bump stops/lower spring rubbers are broken

Pass 6 Feb 2020 112,070 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 78,433 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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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AP65 CYF 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 AP65 CYF, 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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AP65 CYF is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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