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BL16 XLX

2016 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,683 mi
Last recorded93,683 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 XLX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 93,683 miles

Advise front b/pads 60-70 %worn

Advise o/s/r tyre wearing inner and outer edges and 4mm tread depth

Pass 16 Aug 2024 84,814 miles

Advise b/fluid cap missing

Advise front b/pads 50% worn

Advise front tyres 3mm tread depth and wearing inner and outer edges

Advise rear b/pads 60-70% worn

Advise slight inner and outer edge wear to rear tyres

Fail 16 Aug 2024 84,814 miles

Advise b/fluid cap missing

Advise front b/pads 50% worn

Advise front tyres 3mm tread depth and wearing inner and outer edges

Advise rear b/pads 60-70% worn

Advise slight inner and outer edge wear to rear tyres

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 74,120 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 53,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 37,177 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 32,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 18,375 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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BL16 XLX is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL16 XLX, 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 BL16 XLX registered?

BL16 XLX is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is BL16 XLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL16 XLX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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