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BG65 OVW

2016 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,580 mi
Last recorded162,580 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG65 OVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 162,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Dec 2025 162,559 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2024 158,997 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 158,997 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 149,412 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 126,788 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 95,268 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 86,729 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s top strut mount worn

Fail 22 Sep 2021 86,729 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s top strut mount worn

Pass 22 Oct 2020 70,309 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 61,106 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 50,484 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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BG65 OVW 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 75%.

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 BG65 OVW, 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 BG65 OVW registered?

BG65 OVW is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 January 2016.

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