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YS65 UHY

2016 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,564 mi
Last recorded136,564 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS65 UHY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 136,564 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 136,528 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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 118,436 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 118,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge's devoid of tread change asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 99,298 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 99,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 80,666 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge, significant lack of tread. Change a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 80,666 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge, significant lack of tread. Change a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 65,543 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 46,035 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 27,355 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 27,355 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 21,422 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 21,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (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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YS65 UHY is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YS65 UHY, 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 YS65 UHY registered?

YS65 UHY is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 January 2016.

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