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AU16 XCB

2016 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,593 mi
Last recorded148,593 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 XCB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 148,593 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 137,426 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 137,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 129,530 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 121,413 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 112,799 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 107,239 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 107,229 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole in gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 107,229 miles

Rear Suspension component insecurely attached Spring mounts/bumper stops (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole in gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 84,903 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 84,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (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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AU16 XCB is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in Black 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 AU16 XCB, 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 AU16 XCB registered?

AU16 XCB is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is AU16 XCB safe to buy?

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