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CV05 SOA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,786 mi
Last recorded136,786 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 SOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 136,786 miles

Battery slightly loose, not deemed as insecure

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak to engine

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion to both sills within prescribed areas

Fail 4 Jan 2018 136,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Battery slightly loose, not deemed as insecure

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak to engine

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion to both sills within prescribed areas

Pass 19 Dec 2016 132,290 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 132,290 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 126,588 miles

n/s/r corner bumper missing

Fail 9 Nov 2015 126,588 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/r corner bumper missing

Pass 13 May 2014 120,577 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 102,861 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 14 Nov 2012 102,861 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2011 82,805 miles

back of engine oily

n/s door mirror slight cracks

n/s wiper blade taped

Fail 2 Jun 2011 82,805 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

back of engine oily

n/s door mirror slight cracks

n/s wiper blade taped

Pass 6 May 2010 66,859 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 50,299 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 50,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 35,176 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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CV05 SOA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 CV05 SOA, 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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CV05 SOA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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