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SB65 ERV

2015 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,118 mi
Last recorded153,118 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Transit Connect82,537 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB65 ERV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 153,118 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 153,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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 8 Nov 2024 137,705 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 137,705 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2023 122,531 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2023 122,531 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 104,663 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 89,253 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 84,555 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 84,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 72,997 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 61,790 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 61,790 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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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SB65 ERV 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 SB65 ERV, 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 SB65 ERV registered?

SB65 ERV is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 November 2015.

Is SB65 ERV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB65 ERV 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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