Ford Transit Connect (2015)

14,365 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.1% first-time pass rate

2015 Ford Transit Connect

CarHunch analysed 14,365 real MOT records for the 2015 Ford Transit Connect. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2015 Ford Transit Connect posts an 81.1% first-time pass rate, marginally ahead of the UK average, which suggests broadly average reliability for its age and mileage. However, half of these vehicles (50.1%) have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history—a notably high figure that should concern any prospective buyer, especially for a vehicle that may be used commercially.

At 82,400 miles median, these Transits show typical wear for a nine-year-old van, yet they're averaging nearly two failures per test and over ten advisories, pointing to ongoing maintenance costs beyond routine items. If you're considering one, prioritise a thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on structural corrosion and brake condition, given the dangerous defect prevalence.

Below average reliability In line with UK average
81.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
82,432
typical mileage
61,255–107,618 middle half
50.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.96
avg MOT failures per car
over 9.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2015 Ford Transit Connect

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 50.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (100%) 14,294 81.1% 1.96
Petrol (0%) 70 84.8% 1.54
Diesel (0%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

61,255
low mileage
82,432
typical
107,618
high mileage

Half of all 2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles fall between 61,255 and 107,618 miles.

2015 Ford Transit Connect — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 12,346 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.

13,732 12,346 2018 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.

MOT History Averages

9.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.96
Avg failures per vehicle
10.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

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