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BN16 GVL

2016 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,242 mi
Last recorded84,242 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 GVL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 84,242 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 83,043 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 83,037 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 71,365 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre unrepairable location if punctured ()

Fail 31 Jan 2024 71,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer 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 Outer Nail in tyre unrepairable location if punctured ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 63,672 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre unrepairable location 205/60/16 continental ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 58,217 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre un repairable location ()

Pass 22 Mar 2021 54,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Wear Markers @ 2.95mm And Feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Wear Marker @ 2.15mm And Feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 54,126 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Wear Markers @ 2.95mm And Feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Wear Marker @ 2.15mm And Feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 38,297 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 25,569 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge 205/60/r16

Fail 21 Feb 2019 25,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge 205/60/r16

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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BN16 GVL 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 BN16 GVL, 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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BN16 GVL is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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