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SB05 KCG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,201 mi
Last recorded71,201 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 71,201 miles

abs wiring at rear insecure

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre close to legal limit

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

surface rust on front brake discs

Fail 7 Dec 2018 71,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle both rear fluctuating (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill insecure and has been bonded on using silicone (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front steering rack end has play

both rear abs wiring harnesses insecure

coolant leak in two places

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2017 65,675 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 65,578 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

coolant level low

Pass 8 Dec 2016 60,617 miles

Offside Rear outer sill holed

Fail 3 Dec 2016 60,612 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill holed

Fail 23 Nov 2016 60,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at points along length (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at points along length (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Mar 2015 53,989 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2014 57,421 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 52,999 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 48,440 miles

exhaust silencer outer cover corrodied

Fail 6 Mar 2012 48,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust silencer outer cover corrodied

Pass 15 Mar 2011 43,194 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,937 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,176 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,900 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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SB05 KCG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SB05 KCG, 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 KCG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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