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YR15 VLK

2015 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,969 mi
Last recorded191,969 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Transit Connect82,537 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR15 VLK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 191,969 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 191,967 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 189,678 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

slight play in n/s steering tie rod

Fail 6 Mar 2025 189,659 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight play in n/s steering tie rod

Pass 23 Feb 2024 175,721 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in both front steering tie rods

Fail 22 Feb 2024 175,721 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in both front steering tie rods

Pass 6 Mar 2023 159,378 miles

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

rear heat shield insecure

slight play in both steering tie rod ends

Fail 27 Feb 2023 159,194 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

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

rear heat shield insecure

slight play in both steering tie rod ends

Pass 5 Mar 2022 140,751 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 140,746 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 134,664 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 120,088 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 99,268 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 99,268 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 77,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under-trays fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

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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YR15 VLK is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YR15 VLK, 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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YR15 VLK is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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