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YT16 RFN

2016 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,236 mi
Last recorded145,236 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT16 RFN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 145,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 137,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 137,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 122,221 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 122,220 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 105,237 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Mar 2023 105,237 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2022 86,433 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on edges

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2021 72,269 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2020 58,155 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 43,808 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 18 Mar 2019 43,794 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

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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YT16 RFN is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT16 RFN, 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 YT16 RFN registered?

YT16 RFN is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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