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AP05 SJO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,231 mi
Last recorded131,231 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 SJO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 131,231 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 130,541 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 130,541 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 126,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

heavy engine oil leaks

Pass 13 Jan 2017 123,175 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 123,164 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 117,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 110,317 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside rear bumper corners missing

Pass 20 Sep 2013 101,907 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 89,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

crack in windscreen

Pass 17 Jun 2011 77,581 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 68,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

long travel in handbrake

Pass 27 Oct 2008 53,283 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2008 52,782 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

hand brake travel should be reduced

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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AP05 SJO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP05 SJO, 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 21 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP05 SJO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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