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MJ55 SHV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,197 mi
Last recorded140,197 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 SHV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 140,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output &offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 129,632 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 123,454 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 115,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 105,024 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 91,064 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 75,792 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 60,177 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 49,632 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 41,010 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 41,010 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 34,009 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 33,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wipers smearing screen

Fail 12 Dec 2009 25,488 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 25,488 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 18,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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MJ55 SHV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MJ55 SHV, 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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MJ55 SHV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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