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SC05 ONK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

231,000 mi
Last recorded231,000 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 ONK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 231,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside inner and outer

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear bumper corroded

both head lamps slightly defused

Fail 14 Jul 2021 230,999 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged broke (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broke (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside inner and outer

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear bumper corroded

both head lamps slightly defused

Pass 13 Jul 2020 228,193 miles

Front subframe corroded

front to rear chassi and floor areas corroded both sides

Fail 9 Jul 2020 13,135 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe corroded

front to rear chassi and floor areas corroded both sides

Pass 23 Jul 2019 225,506 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

radiator crossmember corroded

steering rack damp

Fail 19 Jul 2019 225,504 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

steering rack damp

Pass 21 Jul 2018 221,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 221,793 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 217,843 miles

n/s outer sill corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2017 217,843 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 214,445 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 214,444 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 197,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 175,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 18,107 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 136,277 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 114,698 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 93,046 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 93,046 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 77,032 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 58,207 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 58,207 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 ONK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ONK, 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 ONK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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