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SA05 HZY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,236 mi
Last recorded156,236 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 HZY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 156,236 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

battery light on dash

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded and weak

full floor and subframes and fuel lines and brake pies covered in underseal unable to check fully

radiator support bracket corroded and weak

rear crossmember corroded and weak

spare wheel flat and rim badly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 153,799 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack showing signs of a slight fluid leak. (2.3.3b)

all metal brake pipes thick with grease making inspection impossible

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

metal radiator support weak and corroded.

oil leak engine area

Fail 8 Feb 2017 153,794 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both front aims very high. (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack showing signs of a slight fluid leak. (2.3.3b)

all metal brake pipes thick with grease making inspection impossible

battery light on dash

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

metal radiator support weak and corroded.

oil leak engine area

Pass 10 Mar 2016 150,231 miles

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

main and rear brake pipes greased

Fail 4 Mar 2016 150,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure clip loose (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

main and rear brake pipes greased

Pass 12 Mar 2015 145,576 miles

slight play in wishbone bushes

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2015 145,461 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in wishbone bushes

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 28 Feb 2014 138,634 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 122,253 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 106,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 91,333 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 73,904 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 58,593 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 41,822 miles

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 HZY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SA05 HZY, 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 HZY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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