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SB15 LXM

2015 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,088 mi
Last recorded162,088 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Transit Connect82,537 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB15 LXM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 162,088 miles

Front Both front fog lamps inoperative

Offside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak at inlet manifold area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 152,338 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 21 Dec 2023 144,047 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 136,366 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 136,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 128,330 miles

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

slight leak at injector

Pass 28 Apr 2021 124,199 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S Bald on edges and 2mm 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 113,337 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 113,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 105,427 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 80,772 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 80,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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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SB15 LXM is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB15 LXM, 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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SB15 LXM is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 July 2015.

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