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SC05 KUV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,244 mi
Last recorded96,244 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 KUV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2017 96,244 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 93,621 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all brake pipes coated in black sealant

Fail 6 Aug 2016 93,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 88,001 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 88,001 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

o/s/f sill corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas

Pass 2 Jul 2014 82,152 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both nearside and offside sill panels weakened by corrosion

front section of nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2014 82,149 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both nearside and offside sill panels weakened by corrosion

front section of nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 75,110 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2013 75,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,703 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside

Fail 26 Jun 2012 53,703 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inside

n/s/f brake disc pitted

Pass 25 Jul 2011 62,201 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 62,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 54,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2010 54,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,161 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2009 42,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 32,672 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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SC05 KUV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SC05 KUV, 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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SC05 KUV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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