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AV16 UBG

2016 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,565 mi
Last recorded120,565 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 UBG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 120,565 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 120,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 112,620 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 104,930 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 96,768 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 83,621 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 83,621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 69,833 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 58,678 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 41,651 miles

clutch pedal rubber mising

Fail 26 Mar 2019 41,649 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal rubber mising

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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AV16 UBG is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in Grey 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 AV16 UBG, 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 AV16 UBG registered?

AV16 UBG is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is AV16 UBG safe to buy?

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