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EA05 SDO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,846 mi
Last recorded135,846 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 SDO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 135,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 128,295 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 115,860 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 87,715 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 87,715 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2009 62,960 miles

n/s/front tyre nearly bald inner edge

o/s/front tyre bald inner edge 7 nail in tread(unrepairable)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 43,990 miles

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

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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EA05 SDO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EA05 SDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA05 SDO registered?

EA05 SDO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is EA05 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 SDO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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