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YR16 DYS

2016 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,293 mi
Last recorded146,293 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 146,293 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 133,799 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 133,799 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 8 Nov 2023 122,729 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 111,238 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 104,520 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 89,043 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 73,888 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 55,269 miles

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

Offside 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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YR16 DYS is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YR16 DYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR16 DYS registered?

YR16 DYS is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 May 2016.

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The MOT history for YR16 DYS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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