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AE65 SYJ

2015 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,014 mi
Last recorded189,014 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Transit Connect82,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 189,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 173,390 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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))

rear most exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Jan 2024 153,019 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONGLY ADVISE THIS IS REPLACED ASAP, AS THE BRAKE FLUID WAS LOW DUE TO THE PAD WEAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 153,019 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONGLY ADVISE THIS IS REPLACED ASAP, AS THE BRAKE FLUID WAS LOW DUE TO THE PAD WEAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 137,601 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 120,417 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 120,417 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 108,845 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 95,405 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))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2020 95,405 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 85,448 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 74,945 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 73,551 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing mirror cover missing

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

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

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 SYJ is a 2015 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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