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YR16 BFY

2016 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,250 mi
Last recorded163,250 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 BFY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 163,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 163,244 miles

Central Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 153,911 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 153,909 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2024 144,016 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 135,427 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 129,072 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 129,072 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 115,043 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 86,473 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 86,417 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 55,040 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted obscuring some components

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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YR16 BFY is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR16 BFY, 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 YR16 BFY registered?

YR16 BFY is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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