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YT16 XEM

2016 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,548 mi
Last recorded188,548 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 188,548 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

Pass 13 Mar 2025 181,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall, slightly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Heatshield insecure.

Pass 13 Mar 2024 174,702 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 174,701 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 160,821 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2023 160,821 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 135,183 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 112,231 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash Cam ()

Fail 26 Feb 2021 112,231 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash Cam ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 92,845 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 69,925 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))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 69,925 miles

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

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

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 XEM 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 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

YT16 XEM is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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