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BP16 ELW

2016 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,760 mi
Last recorded141,760 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP16 ELW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 141,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 129,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 129,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 115,761 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 97,450 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 82,275 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 67,213 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 48,837 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 48,837 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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BP16 ELW is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BP16 ELW, 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 BP16 ELW registered?

BP16 ELW is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is BP16 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP16 ELW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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