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BN16 GVT

2016 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,155 mi
Last recorded150,155 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 150,155 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 145,030 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear bump stop fallen off

Fail 27 Jan 2025 145,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to check aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear bump stop fallen off

Pass 22 Jan 2024 129,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm 205/60/16 conti (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 129,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm 205/60/16 conti (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 114,903 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin only pad excessively worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 114,903 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin only pad excessively worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 101,188 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 101,188 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plated at 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant below minimum

Pass 10 Mar 2021 89,051 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 78,699 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 70,818 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 70,817 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

oil change warning light on

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 GVT is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 GVT, 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 BN16 GVT registered?

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

Is BN16 GVT safe to buy?

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