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BC16 XHE

2016 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,673 mi
Last recorded123,673 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 XHE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 123,673 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 123,673 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 100,541 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 100,201 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 92,497 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 92,496 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 86,092 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 78,238 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 70,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 70,321 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 55,072 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 54,938 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (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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BC16 XHE is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BC16 XHE, 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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BC16 XHE is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 August 2016.

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