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AY65 VSD

2016 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,959 mi
Last recorded106,959 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY65 VSD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 106,959 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 106,959 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing swopped with clutch pedal rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 93,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources damaged (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 84,158 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber bump stop damaged/loose (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber bump stop damaged/loose (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 84,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber bump stop damaged/loose (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber perished (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber bump stop damaged/loose (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 75,016 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 75,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 59,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is at 3.5 mm tread depth

Offside Front Tyre is at 3 mm tread depth

Pass 19 Jan 2021 55,066 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 47,341 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 34,837 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight pin hole boot wet with grease on outside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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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AY65 VSD is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,499cc 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 AY65 VSD, 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 AY65 VSD registered?

AY65 VSD is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 January 2016.

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