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M777 SJF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

65,963 mi
Last recorded65,963 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM777 SJF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2026 65,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 57,945 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 52,435 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion to centre exhaust

Pass 3 Aug 2023 48,187 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 48,043 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 40,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 39,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 38,384 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 37,243 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 34,669 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 32,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 29,967 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 27,071 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 27,071 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 24,533 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 21,099 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 21,099 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 18,396 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 18,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 17,005 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 14,227 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 11,121 miles

Front 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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M777 SJF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M777 SJF, 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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M777 SJF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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