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AE65 SYG

2015 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,714 mi
Last recorded127,714 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Transit Connect82,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 SYG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 127,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lower than normal handbrake effort

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

battery light illuminated

handbrake just reaching minimum braking requirement 16%

light scratching on windscreen

Fail 6 Mar 2026 127,617 miles

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

Rear heat shield insecure

battery light illuminated

light scratching on windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 108,116 miles

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

battery light on dash

handbrake just exceeding minimum braking effort 17%, lower than normal effort offside handbrake

Fail 7 Mar 2025 108,058 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little no effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

battery light on dash

Pass 28 Feb 2024 89,426 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 74,926 miles

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

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))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 74,926 miles

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

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

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 19 Nov 2021 62,895 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 57,185 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 47,563 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 40,528 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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AE65 SYG is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AE65 SYG, 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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AE65 SYG is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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