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ET05 SWV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

108,649 mi
Last recorded108,649 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 SWV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 108,649 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 104,742 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 98,429 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 96,718 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 84,816 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 74,702 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside fornt tyre has a small cutt on outer wall

Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,477 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 58,092 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 52,338 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 129,950 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 109,423 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)

gearbox/driveline noise

uneven front and rear tyre wear

Fail 23 Jul 2010 109,423 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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)

gearbox/driveline noise

uneven front and rear tyre wear

Pass 8 Aug 2009 87,767 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 65,933 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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ET05 SWV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ET05 SWV, 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 SWV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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