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BL16 ZBF

2016 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,089 mi
Last recorded128,089 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 ZBF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 128,089 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 128,075 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 May 2025 121,250 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 116,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge about to wear to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge about to wear to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 24 May 2024 116,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge about to wear to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge about to wear to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 105,459 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 105,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 May 2022 91,887 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 76,340 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 40,473 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 20,406 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 20,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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