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BG66 VMU

2016 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,784 mi
Last recorded67,784 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 VMU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 67,784 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to bubble up by flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 67,783 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror damaged missing casings (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to bubble up by flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 66,991 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 63,992 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 63,991 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 63,947 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation slow to release (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation slow to release (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 57,741 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 57,740 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 32,609 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 ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 21,312 miles

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

o/s door check strap noisy

o/s/f tyre 3mm

windscreen damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2020 21,310 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

o/s door check strap noisy

o/s/f tyre 3mm

windscreen damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2019 7,187 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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BG66 VMU 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 BG66 VMU, 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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BG66 VMU is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 October 2016.

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