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AY65 VTE

2016 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,317 mi
Last recorded89,317 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY65 VTE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 89,317 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 89,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 86,480 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads 2mm, replace soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 82,150 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 77,269 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 71,939 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 67,601 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 62,537 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 44,602 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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AY65 VTE is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTE, 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 VTE registered?

AY65 VTE is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 January 2016.

Is AY65 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY65 VTE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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