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EF15 VAO

2015 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,216 mi
Last recorded141,216 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Transit Connect82,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF15 VAO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 141,216 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 130,368 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 129,824 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wiper blades have bits of the rubber blade missing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 116,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 116,517 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed soon to become cords (205/60/R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 104,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both lamp housings missing (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 104,691 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both lamp housings missing (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 92,290 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 26 Oct 2021 92,290 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 77,570 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 62,850 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 49,308 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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EF15 VAO is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF15 VAO, 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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EF15 VAO is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 August 2015.

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