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YT16 VWU

2016 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,205 mi
Last recorded97,205 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 97,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 85,517 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 81,297 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 78,509 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer pitted

rear suspension bump stops loose

Pass 22 Dec 2021 71,223 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 67,537 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 56,793 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 56,793 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 43,718 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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YT16 VWU is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

YT16 VWU is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is YT16 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT16 VWU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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