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SM65 SZV

2015 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,571 mi
Last recorded68,571 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Transit Connect82,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM65 SZV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 68,571 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner steering arm has slight play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box seam (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 61,152 miles

Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases seam of backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner steering arm slight play

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear disc slightly worn and showing signs of overheating

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Fail 2 Jul 2025 61,151 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases seam of backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner steering arm slight play

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear disc slightly worn and showing signs of overheating

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2024 52,547 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Seam of back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner steering arm slight play

Fail 1 Jul 2024 52,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Seam of back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner steering arm slight play

Pass 12 Jul 2023 43,382 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm slight play

Pass 13 Jul 2022 35,456 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 35,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock absorber showing evidence of having been leaking (5.3.2 (b))

no rear seats fitted to the vehicle at the time of test ... all three seats removed

Pass 8 Jun 2021 29,375 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 27,603 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn close to cord [tread cracking] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 27,595 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn close to cord [tread cracking] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 23,365 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 17,952 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2018 17,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (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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SM65 SZV is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SM65 SZV, 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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SM65 SZV is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 October 2015.

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