2016 Ford Transit Connect 1.6L Diesel · BW65 SFE
2016 Ford Transit Connect (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 143,285 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,285 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW65 SFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 143,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW65 SFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford Transit Connect (BW65 SFE) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor w”; “Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
BW65 SFE Mileage History
- 02/04/2024112,799 mi
- 02/04/2024112,804 mi+5 mi
- 25/03/2025126,150 mi+13,346 mi
- 27/03/2026143,133 mi+16,983 mi
- 02/04/2026143,285 mi+152 mi
Average of roughly 15,252 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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