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M20 SJA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

252,475 mi
Last recorded252,475 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 SJA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2023 252,475 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper likely to become detached bumper end (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 248,896 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle recently undersealed

Pass 8 Oct 2020 236,315 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODED

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 221,024 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 220,998 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR / BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 197,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front outer sills corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2017

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL CORRODED

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 169,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 161,747 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 161,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 152,850 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 149,751 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 149,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 137,515 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 129,645 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 129,645 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 114,784 miles

center exhaust mounting missing

windscreen damaged

Fail 22 Dec 2011 114,784 miles

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

center exhaust mounting missing

windscreen damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2010 99,451 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 99,451 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 95,630 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 95,630 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 73,525 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 73,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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M20 SJA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 M20 SJA, 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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M20 SJA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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