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OU15 VEM

2015 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

213,286 mi
Last recorded213,286 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Transit Connect82,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU15 VEM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 213,286 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp dim

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

oil leak

rear heat sheild insecure

Fail 17 Mar 2026 213,150 miles

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

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

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

chip to windscreen

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

n/s front headlight intensity slightly reduced

n/s rear tyre wearing on edges

oil leaks

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 5 Mar 2025 196,684 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Fail 4 Mar 2025 196,684 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil level below minimum (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Pass 4 Mar 2024 181,241 miles

Clutch pedal grip pad missing.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads look low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear heatshield insecure over exhaust.

Fail 2 Mar 2024 181,241 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps right hand no bulb or lens, left hand very dull. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner worn to cordes 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Clutch pedal grip pad missing.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads look low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear heatshield insecure over exhaust.

Pass 8 Mar 2023 171,136 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources right hand lamp damaged no lens .... (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged centre area ....

Fail 7 Mar 2023 171,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner very worn / almost to cordes .. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner worn to cordes ....205/60/16 light van .. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources right hand lamp damaged no lens .... (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged centre area ....

Pass 1 Mar 2022 165,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front day time running light not working

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

front number plate damaged

front wiper blades slightly starting to smear

Fail 19 Feb 2022 165,032 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

front number plate damaged

front wiper blades slightly starting to smear

Pass 24 Feb 2021 135,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 131,804 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 94,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 94,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OU15 VEM 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 57.1%.

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 OU15 VEM, 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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OU15 VEM is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 April 2015.

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