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BG16 YPY

2016 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,390 mi
Last recorded209,390 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 YPY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 209,390 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 209,390 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 203,470 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 203,470 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking from bleed screw (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking from bleed screw (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 197,734 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 197,724 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 192,212 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 186,895 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 176,588 miles

front and rear brake discs corroding

Fail 20 Mar 2021

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake discs corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2020 159,650 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, less than 3mm tread depth left. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 127,934 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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BG16 YPY is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,560cc 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 BG16 YPY, 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 BG16 YPY registered?

BG16 YPY is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 July 2016.

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