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SJ65 DSZ

2015 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,642 mi
Last recorded152,642 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Transit Connect82,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ65 DSZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 152,642 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 152,634 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 145,831 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 145,827 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 122,554 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 122,549 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 115,472 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 115,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to cords tyre down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge tyre down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 103,928 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 103,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 91,508 miles

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure heatsheild (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 81,300 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 64,279 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 64,279 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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SJ65 DSZ is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SJ65 DSZ, 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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SJ65 DSZ is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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