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SB05 THK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

128,423 mi
Last recorded128,423 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 128,423 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 120,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 111,844 miles

rear outer sills corroded

slight play in o/s/f steering

tow bar corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2022 111,738 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

noise from o/s when wheel rotated

rear outer sills corroded

slight play in o/s/f steering

tow bar corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 106,643 miles

corrosion to n/s/r middle and rear outer sill

n/s/f anti roll bar link gator split

Fail 30 Jul 2021 106,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to n/s/r middle and rear outer sill

n/s/f anti roll bar link gator split

n/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 3 Aug 2020 101,123 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 96,265 miles

front tyres very worn and low on inside edges

o/s/f anti roll bar link very worn

Fail 13 Jul 2019 96,265 miles

front tyres very worn and low on inside edges

o/s/f anti roll bar link very worn

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 90,765 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link worn

Pass 29 Jul 2017 85,285 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 80,530 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 75,272 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 69,809 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 69,809 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 64,664 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 64,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 59,762 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 55,117 miles

Oil leak

REAR TYRES PERISHING

Fail 1 Jul 2010 50,906 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 50,906 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 46,817 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 46,817 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 32,159 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 32,159 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 THK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 THK, 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 THK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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