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SB05 VUO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

206,144 mi
Last recorded206,144 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 VUO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 206,144 miles

exhaust corroded

various front and rear suspension components corroded but not excessive

Fail 25 Feb 2019 206,126 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel x2 (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant leak

exhaust corroded

rear bumper corroded and in poor condition

various front and rear suspension components corroded but not excessive

Pass 9 Nov 2016 189,992 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and across rear chassis crossmember (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 189,992 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and across rear chassis crossmember (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low o\s (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 173,699 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 173,699 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 152,510 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 142,945 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 142,945 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 132,059 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 113,189 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 99,496 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009
Pass 29 Jul 2008 74,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VUO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VUO, 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 VUO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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