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SB15 YFD

2015 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,530 mi
Last recorded135,530 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Transit Connect82,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB15 YFD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 135,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 135,530 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition damage exceeding 40mm outside zone A but inside the swept area of the wiper blades (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 127,407 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres worn on edges

different size wheels fitted front to rear

n/s/r brake binding very slightly

Fail 20 Jan 2025 127,386 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

n/s/r brake binding very slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 119,012 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 104,393 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 86,754 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 73,657 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 73,622 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside shoulder 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders badly worn 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 59,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 48,129 miles

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 YFD is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YFD, 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 YFD is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 May 2015.

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