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YR16 WNJ

2016 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,958 mi
Last recorded125,958 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 WNJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 125,958 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

damage to n/s/f wing and bumper

Fail 30 Jun 2026 125,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lamp unit damaged (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

damage to n/s/f wing and bumper

fuel flap held open filler neck pushed up

Pass 15 May 2025 110,421 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorating

clutch pedal rubber missing

fuel flap cover damaged

slight accident damage to front

Pass 22 May 2024 97,838 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

fuel flap damaged

slight accident damage to front

Fail 22 May 2024 97,838 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside daytime running light not working

clutch pedal rubber missing

fuel flap damaged

slight accident damage to front

Pass 15 May 2023 83,656 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

fuel flap cover damaged

slight damage to n/s/f

Pass 16 May 2022 70,660 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

brake pedal rubber worn

fuel flap cover damaged

slight damage to n/s/f

Pass 30 Apr 2021 55,351 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 55,350 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 42,700 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 31,487 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 WNJ is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WNJ, 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 WNJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YR16 WNJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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