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SB05 TKX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

201,300 mi
Last recorded201,300 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 TKX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 201,300 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 201,298 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 191,689 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 191,687 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sills on both sides (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 179,710 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Both tyres perished or cracked on sidewall

Rear Exhaust bracket missing but exhaust not insecure

Fail 21 Feb 2017 179,709 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Subframe (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Both tyres perished or cracked on sidewall

Rear Exhaust bracket missing but exhaust not insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2016 177,768 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 170,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 164,635 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 155,768 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 152,900 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2012 152,900 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 136,592 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 112,430 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 112,430 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2008 80,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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SB05 TKX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue 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 TKX, 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 TKX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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