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SH15 XLK

2015 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,349 mi
Last recorded74,349 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Transit Connect82,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH15 XLK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 74,349 miles

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

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 74,238 miles

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

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

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 63,089 miles

heat shield corroded near tank (exhaust)

slight leak of exhaust fumes from injectors

Pass 13 Nov 2023 55,263 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD CORRODING AT TANK AREA

ONLY ONE REG LIGHT WORKING

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND O/S HAS A SLIGHT FLICKER

SLIGHT LEAK OF EXHAUST FUMES ON No 4 INJECTOR

Pass 10 Nov 2022 50,435 miles

ONLY ONE REG LIGHT WORKING

Fail 10 Nov 2022 50,435 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

ONLY ONE REG LIGHT WORKING

Pass 15 Nov 2021 46,159 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 46,139 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 43,463 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 30,611 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 24,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Offside Front tyre pressure low

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 24,358 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front driveshaft seal leaking

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Offside Front tyre pressure low

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

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

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

bonnet handle missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

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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SH15 XLK 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 SH15 XLK, 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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SH15 XLK is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 July 2015.

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