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BC16 XJY

2016 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,906 mi
Last recorded160,906 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 160,906 miles

Areas of surface corrosion

Battery warning light on

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

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Mirror damaged

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 130,696 miles

Slight noise on nsf top suspension mount

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 130,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight noise on nsf top suspension mount

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 123,734 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing/cracks as well 205-60-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides 205-60-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 109,713 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 109,710 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 97,392 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 97,390 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 79,235 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 79,235 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH LENSES MISSING (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 64,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint on lower arm, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall has several areas of damage, at time of test no cords showing, also inner edge of tyre worn below tread pattern cutting into carcass of tyre, at time of test no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen swept area b (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall has several areas of damage, at time of test no cords showing, also inner edge of tyre worn below tread pattern cutting into carcass of tyre, at time of test no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 55,953 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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BC16 XJY 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 66.7%.

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 BC16 XJY, 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 BC16 XJY registered?

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

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