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AV05 SXK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

244,882 mi
Last recorded244,882 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 SXK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 244,882 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and dust cover deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 21 Aug 2024 243,234 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded and getting weak

centre exhaust slightly corroded and holed

slight corrosion to inner sills

Fail 21 Aug 2024 243,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both outer sills slightly corroded and getting weak

centre exhaust slightly corroded and holed

slight corrosion to inner sills

Pass 23 Aug 2023 234,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 243,165 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 242,455 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 241,527 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 240,793 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 240,741 miles

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

both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth

Pass 1 Aug 2018 237,341 miles

Front number plate cracked

both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth

Pass 26 Jul 2017 232,577 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak ENGINE

Fail 24 Jul 2017 232,571 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak ENGINE

Pass 14 Jul 2016 227,213 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 224,533 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 217,410 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 21,852 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SERO EMISSION

Pass 18 Jun 2011 205,100 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 194,145 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2010 194,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 178,826 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 141,193 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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AV05 SXK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AV05 SXK, 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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AV05 SXK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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