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SA05 DUH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

186,418 mi
Last recorded186,418 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 DUH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 186,418 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front sill heavily undersealed (unable to fully inspect)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered inner edgde (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front sill heavily undersealed (unable to fully inspect)

Rear leaf springs corroded

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Feb 2019 180,416 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 165,812 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 153,288 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 149,210 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 149,210 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 145,318 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 145,318 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 139,691 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 134,515 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 134,515 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 123,206 miles

Oil leak

front registration plate deteriorated

nearside front inner c/v boot torn

Fail 29 Dec 2011 123,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades torn

front registration plate deteriorated

nearside front inner c/v boot torn

Fail 1 Nov 2010 108,303 miles

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

nearside front inner cvj boot burst

nearside front wheel bearing noisy?

noise from alternator ?

offside wiper in poor condition

rubber mounting missing from rear section

Pass 1 Nov 2010 108,303 miles

nearside front inner cvj boot burst

nearside front wheel bearing noisy?

noise from alternator ?

offside wiper in poor condition

rubber mounting missing from rear section

Pass 6 May 2009 85,246 miles

rear brakes noisy

Fail 6 May 2009 85,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes noisy

Pass 31 Mar 2008 62,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads wearing thin

small cut on n/s/f outer side wall

Fail 31 Mar 2008 62,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads wearing thin

small cut on n/s/f outer side wall

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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SA05 DUH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SA05 DUH, 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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SA05 DUH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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