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YT16 VVJ

2016 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,129 mi
Last recorded128,129 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT16 VVJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 128,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 128,129 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 110,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 110,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 98,091 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS and OS (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 81,233 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 81,233 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 56,915 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 45,603 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 38,677 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 38,677 miles

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

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 VVJ is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,560cc 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 YT16 VVJ, 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 VVJ registered?

YT16 VVJ is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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