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SP15 VLM

2015 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,235 mi
Last recorded171,235 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Transit Connect82,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP15 VLM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 171,235 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing 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))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 171,234 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing 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))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 160,805 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 143,808 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer corner bumper sharp edges

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

Offside Rear Outer light cluster unit lens damage

Fail 26 Aug 2022 143,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side front (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer corner bumper sharp edges

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer light cluster unit lens damage

noisy transmission gear box dual mass flywheel

Pass 18 Aug 2021 127,298 miles

Nearside Rear corner bumper damaged and slight sharp edge

Fail 18 Aug 2021 127,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear corner bumper damaged and slight sharp edge

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Aug 2020 115,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low but are difficult to view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Shallow cuts in the tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Spare wheel carrier incomplete but secure onto the vehicle

Fail 27 Aug 2020 115,355 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing missing at damaged bumper (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low but are difficult to view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Upper engine oily due to dip stick found not fully fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Shallow cuts in the tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Spare wheel carrier incomplete but secure onto the vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2019 113,141 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 57,670 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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SP15 VLM is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SP15 VLM, 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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SP15 VLM is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 March 2015.

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