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ST53 AKS

2015 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,069 mi
Last recorded161,069 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Transit Connect82,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 AKS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 161,069 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 161,069 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 147,317 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 147,317 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 140,388 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 115,026 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2021 115,026 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 98,135 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 78,684 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 57,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ST53 AKS is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ST53 AKS, 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 ST53 AKS registered?

ST53 AKS is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 May 2015.

Is ST53 AKS safe to buy?

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