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YR66 BZU

2016 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,024 mi
Last recorded146,024 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR66 BZU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 146,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay dpf/turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 131,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 131,679 miles

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

N/S/F DRL not working.

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 116,752 miles

N/S/F DRL not working.

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 102,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 86,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60 R16 96V Edges of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60 R16 96V Edges of tread worn and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60 R16 92H 2.0mm and edges of tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips N/S and O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 86,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60 R16 96V Edges of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60 R16 96V Edges of tread worn and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60 R16 92H 2.0mm and edges of tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips N/S and O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 70,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60 R16 Edges of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 53,857 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Urgent ! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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YR66 BZU is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,499cc 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 YR66 BZU, 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 YR66 BZU registered?

YR66 BZU is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 September 2016.

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