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SB05 XRY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,492 mi
Last recorded105,492 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 105,492 miles

Sills both N/S and O/S covered in under seal

Fail 11 Aug 2020 105,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sills both N/S and O/S covered in under seal

Pass 2 Nov 2019 102,514 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 97,647 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 93,665 miles

BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY COATED

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

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

SILLS HEAVILY COATED

Pass 8 Nov 2016 89,589 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING BOARDER LINE PASS

Pass 6 Nov 2015 84,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 84,276 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 78,535 miles

front inner disc pads worn

front to rear brake pipes corroding boarder line pass

some play in steering linkage

Fail 29 Oct 2014 78,523 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front inner disc pads worn

front to rear brake pipes corroding boarder line pass

some play in steering linkage

Pass 8 Nov 2013 73,891 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 73,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 68,829 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 64,771 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 64,771 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 62,026 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 57,160 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 57,150 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 43,364 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 XRY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XRY, 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 XRY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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