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EX65 SWU

2015 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,615 mi
Last recorded148,615 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Transit Connect82,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX65 SWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 148,615 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 148,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

BATTERY LIGHT ON

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE (REAR)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 133,038 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 133,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 117,546 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread light damage to plate (0.1 (b))

Offside Front front fog light lens broken still working

Rear both rear bump stops loose

Fail 27 Mar 2023 117,543 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6mm worn off on shoulders (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6mm worn off on shoulders (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread light damage to plate (0.1 (b))

Offside Front front fog light lens broken still working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn off on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear bump stops loose

Pass 31 Mar 2022 95,411 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop insecure

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop damaged insecure.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked on Nearside. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 95,408 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Bump stop insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bump stop damaged insecure.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked on Nearside. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 75,333 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 64,369 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 55,320 miles

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

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

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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EX65 SWU is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EX65 SWU, 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 EX65 SWU registered?

EX65 SWU is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 November 2015.

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