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AW51 NEL

2015 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,614 mi
Last recorded130,614 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Transit Connect82,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW51 NEL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 130,614 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2025 128,068 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 160,652 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 122,535 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear bump stop rubbers are insecure

Fail 7 Nov 2024 122,528 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear bump stop rubbers are insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2024 159,409 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 111,619 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge compound showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear bump stop rubbers have broken off

Pass 10 Nov 2022 98,330 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 98,327 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 140,766 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 140,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 139,929 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 88,489 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear bump stop broken

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear bump stop broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 118,964 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 118,087 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings bushes worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 77,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear bump stops broken

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 77,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 205/60/R16 outer edge area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE 205/60/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bump stops broken

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 103,551 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 66,082 miles

rear bump stops broken

Pass 10 Jun 2019 93,736 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 52,846 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 82,494 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 44,172 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 65,704 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 43,201 miles

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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AW51 NEL is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 82,537 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 AW51 NEL, 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 11 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AW51 NEL is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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