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CG05 SYD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

256,130 mi
Last recorded256,130 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG05 SYD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 256,130 miles

signs of corrosion above spare wheel

tracking slight off

Pass 26 Jul 2021 243,435 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear half (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear half vehchle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 228,594 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

hand brake travel is getting high but not excessive

Fail 8 Jul 2020 228,581 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leak from flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

hand brake travel is getting high but not excessive

Pass 1 Mar 2019 208,976 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking not split at time of test (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension not holed at this time

Fail 1 Mar 2019 208,976 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking not split at time of test (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension not holed at this time

Pass 27 Feb 2018 190,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak sump also corroded and porous ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front outer sills also heavily corroded but not yet holed (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 190,943 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak sump also corroded and porous ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front outer sills also heavily corroded but not yet holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 177,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front outer sill areas corroding

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front outer sill areas corroding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 177,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front outer sill areas corroding

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front outer sill areas corroding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 162,950 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 162,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 144,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 127,450 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 111,551 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 111,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 95,393 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 2 Mar 2011 79,043 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 79,043 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 64,354 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,709 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,295 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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CG05 SYD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CG05 SYD, 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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CG05 SYD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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