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OU65 XRL

2015 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,166 mi
Last recorded168,166 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Transit Connect82,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU65 XRL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 168,166 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 168,166 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 166,577 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 165,400 miles

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

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

Welding repairs to nearside floor panel

Fail 2 Nov 2022 165,399 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside front floor pan has a hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 159,037 miles

Central Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 159,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 146,609 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 146,609 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 123,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2018 94,829 miles

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

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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OU65 XRL is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect in White 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 OU65 XRL, 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 OU65 XRL registered?

OU65 XRL is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 November 2015.

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The MOT history for OU65 XRL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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