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R888 SSM

2023 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,660 mi
Last recorded128,660 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2023 Ford Transit Connect43,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 SSM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2023
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2026 128,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 104,548 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 104,548 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 75,895 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 71,628 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 61,513 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 56,443 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 50,640 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 38,765 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 29,254 miles

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

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

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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R888 SSM is a 2023 Ford Transit Connect in White. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2023 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 43,116 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 R888 SSM, 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 3 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R888 SSM is a 2023 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 September 2023.

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