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SB55 WVY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Maroon Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,124 mi
Last recorded174,124 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 WVY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 174,124 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 173,997 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 168,360 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 168,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle / BACK (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened link bar (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened link bar (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 158,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 150,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 144,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 31 Aug 2012 138,166 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 132,161 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 124,706 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 124,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 101,996 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 101,994 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 89,232 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 89,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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SB55 WVY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Maroon with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SB55 WVY, 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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SB55 WVY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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