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NL15 XSZ

2015 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,584 mi
Last recorded91,584 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Transit Connect82,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL15 XSZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 91,584 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2025 88,888 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 88,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 88,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

strange noise coming from nearside front cant find any play in any components during test

Pass 7 Mar 2024 85,085 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 77,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 77,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 64,321 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 62,538 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 53,738 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm + worn inner and outer edges

Offside Front wiper slight split, smearing slightly

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

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

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

injector washers leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2019 49,753 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 49,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 34,813 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Fail 30 Apr 2018 34,813 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

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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NL15 XSZ is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NL15 XSZ, 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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NL15 XSZ is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 April 2015.

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