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BA16 LYR

2016 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,222 mi
Last recorded78,222 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 LYR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 78,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s & N/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

The Rear number plate lamp is one of two that are inoperative.

Fail 9 Dec 2025 78,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s & N/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

The Rear number plate lamp is one of two that are inoperative.

Pass 18 Dec 2024 70,250 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 66,875 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2022 62,441 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 62,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 53,117 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 53,117 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 35,732 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 24,474 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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BA16 LYR is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BA16 LYR, 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 BA16 LYR registered?

BA16 LYR is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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