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L123 MER

2015 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,436 mi
Last recorded179,436 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Transit Connect82,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 MER
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 179,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 168,687 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 May 2025 168,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205.60.16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 159,536 miles

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

n s f day runnjng lamp inop

Fail 23 Apr 2024 159,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

n s f day runnjng lamp inop

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 152,958 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 145,350 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 137,577 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 130,994 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 130,993 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 119,425 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 102,665 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 101,661 miles

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

undertray fitted

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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L123 MER is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L123 MER, 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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L123 MER is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 March 2015.

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