Ford Transit Connect (2016)
2016 Ford Transit Connect
CarHunch analysed 14,956 real MOT records for the 2016 Ford Transit Connect. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Transit Connect passes its MOT just above the UK average at 82.1%, which is respectable for a working van of this age—but nearly half of these vehicles (46.6%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, a genuinely concerning figure that suggests structural or safety issues are fairly common in this cohort. Diesel variants dominate the data and show the same pass rate, so fuel type isn't a differentiator here.
At 78,766 miles median, these vans have been moderately worked, and the average 1.65 failures per test suggests most don't breeze through—expect some remedial work across the lifespan. The high advisory count of 8.7 per vehicle indicates persistent minor wear items, typical for a light commercial vehicle, but before purchasing one, get a pre-buy inspection that specifically flags suspension, electrical, and structural condition to understand what that dangerous defect history really means for your intended use.
What to check before buying a 2016 Ford Transit Connect
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 46.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 14,885 | 82.1% | 1.65 |
| Petrol (0%) | 67 | 85.3% | 1.03 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 81.8% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles fall between 57,842 and 102,291 miles.
2016 Ford Transit Connect — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 13,138 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
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