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AJ16 XUS

2016 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,879 mi
Last recorded136,879 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 XUS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 136,879 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 120,820 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 101,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner / wearing outer edges, on 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 77,685 miles

Rear both tyres worn inner edges

brake fluid level slightly low

Pass 28 Jun 2021 64,289 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 64,289 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 51,106 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 38,050 miles

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Rear both tyres wearing edges

handbrake lever travel slightly high

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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AJ16 XUS is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AJ16 XUS, 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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AJ16 XUS is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 July 2016.

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