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YT16 VWF

2016 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,476 mi
Last recorded136,476 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT16 VWF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 136,476 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.5mm and worn smooth on inner edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and worn smooth on inner edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Caliper damp. Strong Advise. (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 130,152 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 130,152 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 125,679 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 125,675 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 117,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm. Strong Advise. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 108,111 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 108,111 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 Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front door handle missing, door can still be opened from inside and out

Pass 23 Apr 2021 97,546 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 97,546 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 84,055 miles

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

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

Rear both rear bump stops detached

Fail 18 Mar 2020 84,054 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear both rear bump stops detached

Pass 15 Mar 2019 66,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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YT16 VWF is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VWF, 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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YT16 VWF is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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