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YR16 VUS

2016 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,709 mi
Last recorded36,709 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 VUS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 36,709 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 34,882 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 31,293 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 28,582 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 25,513 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 23,138 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 20,513 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 20,510 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 16,435 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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YR16 VUS is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,560cc 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 VUS, 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 VUS registered?

YR16 VUS is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is YR16 VUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR16 VUS 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.

Does YR16 VUS have outstanding finance?

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