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SB05 XKA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

74,219 mi
Last recorded74,219 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 74,219 miles

Central Rear Bumper corroded attention recommended

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Odd wearing pattern on inner block pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension, chassis and its braking components have stages of hard corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2021 74,202 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (engine compartment to rear brake hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Bumper corroded attention recommended

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Odd wearing pattern on inner block pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension, chassis and its braking components have stages of hard corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2020 73,730 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 73,705 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 71,327 miles

Central Lower Varied states of corrosion across suspension componenets

Central Rear Lower Exhaust shield fixings starting to corrode

Pass 7 Aug 2018 69,619 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 69,612 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 68,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 68,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 66,769 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Jul 2016 66,758 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Jul 2015 63,768 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 63,768 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 59,762 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 59,762 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 55,593 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 55,588 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 52,906 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 52,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 50,669 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 50,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 47,027 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 46,991 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 42,573 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 42,573 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

spare wheel lose and flat

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 XKA 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 52%.

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 XKA, 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 XKA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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