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AX12 SAM

2015 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,463 mi
Last recorded155,463 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Transit Connect82,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 SAM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 155,463 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 136,290 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 113,542 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 97,863 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 89,311 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 89,311 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osf and nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 75,809 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 75,809 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osf and nsf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 61,327 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 46,085 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 36,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AX12 SAM is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AX12 SAM, 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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What year was AX12 SAM registered?

AX12 SAM is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 January 2015.

Is AX12 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 SAM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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