2016 Ford Transit Connect 1.6L Diesel · YY16 FUG

The 2016 Ford Transit Connect presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 22 January 2026 at 34,298 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the available history. Mileage sits low for a ten-year-old van at 34,298 miles, averaging roughly 3,430 miles per year. The record shows steady, light use: 25,969 miles at the February 2023 test, 29,365 in January 2024, 31,716 in January 2025, and 34,298 in January 2026. No rapid accumulation or standing gaps appear. The DVSA data is sparse but clean, with only a February 2023 failure logged at 25,965 miles carrying no defects recorded, suggesting an administrative or emission-readiness issue rather than mechanical fault. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and low annual mileage, as prolonged standing can accelerate perished rubber and surface corrosion unseen by MOT testers. The absence of advisories across four passes implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, yet low-mileage vans often hide binding calipers or exhaust degradation until driven harder. Verify the February 2023 failure cause with the test station, then check structural integrity underneath for rust and confirm tyre sidewall condition before purchase. The history supports a sound used buy, provided an independent mechanic validates the silent components.