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W3 TAR

2015 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,683 mi
Last recorded158,683 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Transit Connect82,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 TAR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 158,683 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 158,683 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view main glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust shield loose

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge 215/45x18 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 148,789 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge skimmed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 135,893 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 127,716 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 127,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 115,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both coated (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 115,252 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))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 106,789 miles

o/s/r spring isolator / bump stop deteriorated

rear section heatshield insecure

Fail 31 May 2021 106,787 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inner edges / @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r spring isolator / bump stop deteriorated

rear section heatshield insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2020 94,466 miles

Offside Front Mirror case broken

Offside Front Temporary mirror glass stuck on to broken mirror glass

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive On top of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both stop bump stop broken

Pass 21 May 2019 86,381 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyres wearing edges

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 18 May 2018 68,701 miles

Smoke test - No acceleration detected.

Fail 18 May 2018 68,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

E.M.L light on.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily on inner shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Smoke test - No acceleration detected.

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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W3 TAR is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 W3 TAR, 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 W3 TAR registered?

W3 TAR is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 June 2015.

Is W3 TAR safe to buy?

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