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RK65 XYJ

2015 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,360 mi
Last recorded131,360 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Transit Connect82,537 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK65 XYJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 131,360 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 121,827 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2025 121,774 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge - Advise alignment 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens missing

Offside Side repeater lens missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2024 113,213 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges - Advise alignment 205/60/16

Nearside Rear Brake been excessively hot and pads worn

Nearside Side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Brake been excessively hot

Offside Side repeater lens missing

Fail 31 Jan 2024 113,208 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Slow to release (binding) (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also bald on edge and has nail near sidewall 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation Slow to release (binding) (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn on inner edges - Advise alignment 205/60/16

Nearside Rear Brake been excessively hot and pads worn

Nearside Side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Brake been excessively hot

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 106,956 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 102,558 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 3 Nov 2021 91,762 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 91,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 66,426 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 66,426 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 28,459 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 28,429 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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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RK65 XYJ is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RK65 XYJ, 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 RK65 XYJ registered?

RK65 XYJ is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 October 2015.

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