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YR16 YOF

2016 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,999 mi
Last recorded173,999 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 YOF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 173,999 miles

Corrosion - surface rust underneath

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm/ inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Apr 2026 173,989 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Corrosion - surface rust underneath

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm/ inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2024 164,509 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 159,104 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 154,273 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 154,271 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Day light running light inop

Pass 15 Oct 2021 108,396 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 79,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 57,360 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 YOF is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YOF, 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 YOF registered?

YR16 YOF is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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