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YS66 NZU

2016 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,365 mi
Last recorded173,365 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS66 NZU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 173,365 miles

Nearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

heatshield slightly insecure-rear.

Fail 16 Dec 2025 173,363 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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

heatshield slightly insecure-rear.

Pass 29 Jul 2024 162,046 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2023 149,805 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 149,805 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 135,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on the outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Mount deteriorating (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Number plate lamp cover missing

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Wipers smearing

Fail 30 Jun 2022 135,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on the outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Mount deteriorating (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Number plate lamp cover missing

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Wipers smearing

Pass 12 Jun 2021 118,240 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 118,240 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 105,865 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 89,523 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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YS66 NZU is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YS66 NZU, 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 YS66 NZU registered?

YS66 NZU is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 December 2016.

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