
Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2006 · 1,753 cc
V16 BDEMOT history
V16 BDE is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 25 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 196,715 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 196,715 mi
- At MOT on 22 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 9,037 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V16 BDE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit Connect
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 25 May 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
V16 BDE was last recorded at 196,715 miles on 22 Dec 2023, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 May 2010: 46,727 miles, lower than 64,822 miles on 18 May 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 196,708 miles · 16 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 9,037 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 196,715 miles
- 2022 – 193,849 miles
- 2021 – 189,233 miles
- 2020 – 185,861 miles
- 2019 – 183,770 miles
- 2018 – 180,516 miles
- 2017 – 174,071 miles
- 2016 – 166,810 miles
- 2015 – 159,178 miles
- 2014 – 146,886 miles
- 2013 – 141,594 miles
- 2012 – 124,727 miles
- 2011 – 103,465 miles
- 2010 – 46,727 miles
- 2009 – 64,822 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Under body corrsion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 18 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,715 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 196,715 miles
- Test number
- 435908151246
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail196,708 miles (+2,859)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,708 miles
- Test number
- 559456983604
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass193,849 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 193,849 miles
- Test number
- 623062145591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail193,847 miles1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,847 miles
- Test number
- 924835215957
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fail193,841 miles (+12)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,841 miles
- Test number
- 468363494494
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fail193,829 miles (+4,596)7 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,829 miles
- Test number
- 603291454176
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass189,233 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 189,233 miles
- Test number
- 421012103088
- AdvisoryUnder body corrsion
Fail189,229 miles (+3,368)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,229 miles
- Test number
- 249481308496
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrsion
Pass185,861 miles (+20)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 185,861 miles
- Test number
- 827834679389
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail185,841 miles (+2,071)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,841 miles
- Test number
- 331904460820
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass183,770 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 183,770 miles
- Test number
- 382032967686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail183,770 miles (+3,254)3 dangerous7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,770 miles
- Test number
- 753077626388
- DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
Pass180,516 miles (+6,445)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 180,516 miles
- Test number
- 166558115312
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front/rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass174,071 miles (+7,261)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 174,071 miles
- Test number
- 982060182761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,810 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 166,810 miles
- Test number
- 921589697286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,810 miles (+7,632)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,810 miles
- Test number
- 366897834150
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Pass159,178 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 159,178 miles
- Test number
- 278357655121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,177 miles (+12,291)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,177 miles
- Test number
- 777694755164
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass146,886 miles (+5,292)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2015
- Odometer
- 146,886 miles
- Test number
- 548285234186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,594 miles (+16,867)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2014
- Odometer
- 141,594 miles
- Test number
- 748708523149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,727 miles (+21,262)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2013
- Odometer
- 124,727 miles
- Test number
- 278635642432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,465 miles (+56,738)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 103,465 miles
- Test number
- 159254841171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,727 miles (-18,095)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2011
- Odometer
- 46,727 miles
- Test number
- 444801940103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,822 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2010
- Odometer
- 64,822 miles
- Test number
- 930538839150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V16 BDE
- Does V16 BDE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V16 BDE expired on 21 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V16 BDE?
- The MOT on V16 BDE expired on 21 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V16 BDE done?
- V16 BDE was recorded at 196,715 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2023, an average of 9,037 miles a year.
- Has V16 BDE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V16 BDE has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on V16 BDE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V16 BDE find?
- V16 BDE passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2023 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.
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