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SA55 NOU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,523 mi
Last recorded90,523 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 NOU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 90,523 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 70,329 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 70,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 150,635 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 150,630 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe broken (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2016 137,281 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 137,280 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 124,329 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 124,327 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 116,562 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 112,099 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 112,099 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 103,583 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 103,583 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 89,293 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 83,148 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 76,650 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 76,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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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SA55 NOU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SA55 NOU, 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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SA55 NOU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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