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ET05 SVJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,091 mi
Last recorded107,091 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 SVJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 107,091 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 107,091 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 105,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2016 104,367 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition on inner face

Fail 30 Mar 2016 104,366 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in pipe (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs in poor condition on inner face

Pass 25 Feb 2015 98,447 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 98,445 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 92,880 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 89,496 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 86,748 miles

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

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 25 Jan 2011 82,511 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 82,511 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 73,574 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 73,574 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 62,225 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 62,225 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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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ET05 SVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ET05 SVJ, 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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ET05 SVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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