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BN16 VGC

2016 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,164 mi
Last recorded187,164 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 VGC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 187,164 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 177,735 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 167,336 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 159,466 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged BACK MISSING (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 146,343 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 146,342 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 124,825 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 124,825 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 106,995 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 106,995 miles

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 83,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 83,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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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BN16 VGC 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 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 VGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN16 VGC registered?

BN16 VGC is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is BN16 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN16 VGC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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