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BC16 XKW

2016 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,925 mi
Last recorded121,925 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 121,925 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 121,925 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 105,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

rear spring mounting rubber deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2024 105,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

rear spring mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2023 86,427 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 65,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slight edge wear

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

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

Wipers streaky

Fail 5 Oct 2022 65,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slight edge wear

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Wipers streaky

Pass 5 Oct 2021 38,695 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 32,167 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged NSF door mirror lower glass damaged ()

Fail 26 Aug 2020 32,167 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing NSF wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour NSR indicator bulb incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged NSF door mirror lower glass damaged ()

Pass 16 Aug 2019 23,562 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 23,562 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 XKW 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 XKW, 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 XKW registered?

BC16 XKW is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 August 2016.

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