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YT16 VWP

2016 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,994 mi
Last recorded152,994 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 152,994 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 152,994 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 151,848 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 150,749 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 140,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect under shield fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2023 140,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect under shield fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2022 121,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2022 121,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2021 103,845 miles

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

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

covers and shields restricts view

deterioration dots visible on front wiper blades

rust visible on areas of exhaust

Fail 23 Feb 2021 103,845 miles

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

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

covers and shields restricts view

deterioration dots visible on front wiper blades

rust visible on areas of exhaust

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 82,595 miles

rear bumper stops broken

Pass 27 Mar 2019 57,082 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under-trays, sill covers and engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

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

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 VWP is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,499cc 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 VWP, 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 VWP registered?

YT16 VWP is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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