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J19 SEC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

180,851 mi
Last recorded180,851 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 SEC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 180,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2025 176,668 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front and rear sills have underseal applied

Pass 1 May 2024 174,131 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe [front sections within plastic clips,general corrosion ] (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box pipe /corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front sections [general ] ()

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

front and rear underside and sills have have underseal applied

o/s and n/s rear shock absorbers upper mount section have corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2024 174,091 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner close panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe [front sections within plastic clips,general corrosion ] (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box pipe /corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front sections [general ] ()

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

front and rear underside and sills have have underseal applied

o/s and n/s rear shock absorbers upper mount section have corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2023 171,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded general corrosion ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear leaf spring mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front radiator carrier has general corrosion

underside of vehicle has heavy underseal

Fail 18 Apr 2023 171,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective outer lens cover deteriation (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner close panel /sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre to front outer sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded general corrosion ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens deteriation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear leaf spring mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front radiator carrier has general corrosion

underside of vehicle has heavy underseal

Pass 13 Jan 2022 169,159 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 169,159 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 165,318 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 165,318 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 158,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 154,051 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2017 146,698 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 131,167 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel tight to turn by hand

rear seat removed at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2015 117,047 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 117,047 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 102,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 102,497 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 91,466 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 80,280 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 59,652 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 46,521 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,424 miles

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)

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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J19 SEC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J19 SEC, 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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J19 SEC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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