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SC05 WRX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

111,124 mi
Last recorded111,124 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 WRX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2026 111,124 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf Spring Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf Spring Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear Leaf Springs heavily corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking Brake efficiency 19%

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

Several areas of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Several (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 109,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Several areas of surface corrosion on underside

Several areas of underside heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Mar 2025 109,472 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Several areas of surface corrosion on underside

Several areas of underside heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Mar 2024 107,355 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Several areas of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Several areas of underside heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Mar 2023 100,297 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on underside of vehicle

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2022 97,030 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 97,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 93,113 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 93,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 91,185 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 85,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 85,192 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake efficiency 17%

Pass 30 Sep 2016 74,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight play on offside steering arm

Fail 28 Sep 2016 74,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight play on offside steering arm

Pass 29 Sep 2015 68,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 68,732 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 64,664 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipes heavily greased, unable to accurately determine condition

offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Fail 29 Aug 2014 64,664 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipes heavily greased, unable to accurately determine condition

offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 24 Jan 2014 63,605 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 23 Jan 2014 63,605 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 10 Jan 2013 60,635 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 60,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 52,481 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 43,667 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 35,715 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 35,715 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,690 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 WRX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 WRX, 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 WRX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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