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YO16 BVM

2016 Ford Transit Connect

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,352 mi
Last recorded176,352 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO16 BVM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 176,352 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 176,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 173,353 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 173,350 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 168,782 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 162,506 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 156,211 miles

both rear tyres cracking ns has nail in tread

Fail 10 Jan 2022 156,211 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking ns has nail in tread

Pass 7 Jan 2021 144,236 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 100,401 miles

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

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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YO16 BVM is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YO16 BVM, 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 YO16 BVM registered?

YO16 BVM is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 July 2016.

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