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W16 GBY

2015 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,060 mi
Last recorded160,060 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Transit Connect82,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW16 GBY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 160,060 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 160,049 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 159,026 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 150,876 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 140,327 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 128,106 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 128,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 114,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 100,850 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 95,844 miles

dsm will not register a reading

Fail 21 Oct 2019 95,844 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

dsm will not register a reading

Pass 26 Oct 2018 88,885 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 88,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 73,751 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 73,751 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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W16 GBY is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 82,537 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 W16 GBY, 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 11 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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W16 GBY is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 January 2015.

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