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SB05 GNN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,838 mi
Last recorded104,838 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 GNN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 104,838 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

both lower sills coated

both rear brake pipes coated near fuel tank

front to rear brake pipes coated

Fail 27 Jan 2023 104,834 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

both lower sills coated

both rear brake pipes coated near fuel tank

front to rear brake pipes coated

Pass 7 Dec 2021 103,180 miles

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil sweat at engine area

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

slight play at nearside front track rod end

Fail 6 Dec 2021 103,176 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil sweat at engine area

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

slight play at nearside front track rod end

Pass 13 Jan 2021 102,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 98,778 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both sill's corroded and soft

Pass 15 Oct 2018 84,979 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2017 71,922 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 71,915 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Braking system leaking at n/s wheel (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,100 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 65,658 miles

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

Wiper linkage worn

Fail 24 Feb 2015 65,658 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 14 Feb 2014 62,182 miles

drivers door stay worn

Fail 14 Feb 2014 62,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers door stay worn

Pass 13 Feb 2013 57,618 miles

advise towbar electrics

Fail 13 Feb 2013 57,618 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

advise towbar electrics

Pass 10 Feb 2012 51,915 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise towbar fitted but no electrics fitted from april 2012 this is a testable item hence failable

Pass 15 Feb 2011 46,683 miles

advise battery light on on dash and electrical problem on dash

advise rear brake drums warped

Fail 14 Feb 2011 46,683 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

advise battery light on on dash and electrical problem on dash

advise rear brake drums warped

Pass 16 Feb 2010 39,570 miles

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 31,237 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 31,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,526 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise offside rear tyre has 3 nails in it

Fail 27 Feb 2008 22,526 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise offside rear tyre has 3 nails in it

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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SB05 GNN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SB05 GNN, 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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SB05 GNN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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