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S29 RES

2015 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,531 mi
Last recorded68,531 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Transit Connect82,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 RES
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 68,531 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2026 68,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 68,336 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Heat shield insecure

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle has age-related corrosion

n/s and o/s sills fitted with protective covers, not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Apr 2024 65,632 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2024 65,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 61,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 54,047 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 42,799 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 32,242 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 32,242 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked more than 40mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 20,777 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 19,233 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2018 19,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (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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S29 RES is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect in Silver 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 S29 RES, 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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S29 RES is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is S29 RES safe to buy?

The MOT history for S29 RES shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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