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BN16 ZDJ

2016 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,291 mi
Last recorded139,291 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 ZDJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 139,291 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake performance low

Fail 20 Mar 2026 139,291 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake performance low

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 128,119 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 128,119 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 118,430 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 118,254 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 105,590 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 91,894 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged but not likely to cause injury

Nearside Front door mirror outer casing loose

Spare wheel missing from carrier

Fail 9 Mar 2022 91,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Body panel damaged but not likely to cause injury

Nearside Front door mirror outer casing loose

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

Rear Exhaust shield detached from mountain/fixing points

Spare wheel missing from carrier

Pass 10 Mar 2021 78,982 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 78,982 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 65,083 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 65,082 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 50,042 miles

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 ZDJ is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZDJ, 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 ZDJ registered?

BN16 ZDJ is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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