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AE65 SWW

2015 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,606 mi
Last recorded143,606 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Transit85,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 SWW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 143,606 miles

CENTRE BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

EMISSIONS TESTED AND RECORDED DIGITALLY (PASS)

Nearside Front FOG LAMP INOPERATIVE

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged UPPER MIRROR CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 143,603 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CENTRE BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

EMISSIONS TESTED AND RECORDED DIGITALLY (PASS)

Nearside Front FOG LAMP INOPERATIVE

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged UPPER MIRROR CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 135,661 miles

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

Nearside Front FOGLAMP INOP

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 119,986 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Jan 2023 108,642 miles

Front both tyres tread on approx 3mm

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively noisy on turning can't decide which side shaft is worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs of grease being leaked out slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole has leaked some grease out slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and tread on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 108,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced really dim (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively noisy on turning can't decide which side shaft is worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front both tyres tread on approx 3mm

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs of grease being leaked out slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole has leaked some grease out slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and tread on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 97,576 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 97,574 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 94,663 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 83,269 miles

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 71,798 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Offside Rear light damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2018 54,357 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 54,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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AE65 SWW is a 2015 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2015 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 85,659 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 fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE65 SWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 11 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AE65 SWW is a 2015 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 September 2015.

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