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SB54 NEU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

171,272 mi
Last recorded171,272 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 NEU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 171,272 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 171,272 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 166,682 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 166,636 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near Susspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near Susspension mounting ( both ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 157,500 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both near brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak power stering ()

Pass 1 Jun 2015 149,307 miles

n/s and o/s sills corroding

play in rear gearbox mounting bush

Fail 1 Jun 2015 149,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s sills corroding

play in rear gearbox mounting bush

Pass 12 Aug 2014 139,656 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 139,656 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 128,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 128,060 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 116,699 miles

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

Fail 24 Jan 2012 116,699 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

Pass 31 Jan 2011 104,445 miles

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

clutch and brake pedal anti-slip pads starting to wear

n/s/r corner bumper missing

Fail 28 Jan 2011 104,347 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

clutch and brake pedal anti-slip pads starting to wear

n/s/r corner bumper missing

Pass 2 Feb 2010 93,980 miles

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 30 Jan 2010 93,980 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 21 Jan 2009 80,992 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 80,992 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 73,374 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 73,374 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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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SB54 NEU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 SB54 NEU, 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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SB54 NEU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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