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YM65 XMS

2016 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,097 mi
Last recorded138,097 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM65 XMS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 138,097 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 138,097 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 129,226 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear brake light disconnected

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

coolant bottle empty

Pass 18 Sep 2023 120,209 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 107,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on the tread and scrubbing out the inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 90,859 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))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 76,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack on the inner sidewall

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 59,880 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 59,880 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 59,588 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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YM65 XMS is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 78,970 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 YM65 XMS, 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 YM65 XMS registered?

YM65 XMS is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 February 2016.

Is YM65 XMS safe to buy?

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