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YW65 HHD

2016 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,142 mi
Last recorded168,142 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW65 HHD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 168,142 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 164,446 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 142,906 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside and nearside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 142,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside and nearside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 128,492 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 124,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 60 16 xl (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

exhaust heatsheild loose

Fail 3 Feb 2023 124,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 60 16 xl (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 8 Feb 2022 105,710 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low (205/60/16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 85,302 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 66,491 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 50,156 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 50,155 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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YW65 HHD is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YW65 HHD, 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 YW65 HHD registered?

YW65 HHD is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 February 2016.

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