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SC05 WVT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,639 mi
Last recorded160,639 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 WVT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 160,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front drop link slight play at ball joint

Steering rack slight weep

Pass 18 Feb 2013 132,568 miles

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

high level brake light inop

Fail 18 Feb 2013 132,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

high level brake light inop

Pass 21 Feb 2012 106,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

emmisions were high 2 diesel tests before van passed

rear exhaust slilencer outer shell corroded and splitting

slight rear service brake imbalance

Fail 21 Feb 2012 106,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

emmisions were high 2 diesel tests before van passed

rear exhaust slilencer outer shell corroded and splitting

slight rear service brake imbalance

Pass 31 Jan 2011 94,955 miles

Battery Light On

N.S.F Inner Drive Shaft Gaitor Torn

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

Windscreen Cracked Outside Swept Area

Fail 28 Jan 2011 94,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Battery Light On

N.S.F Inner Drive Shaft Gaitor Torn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen Cracked Outside Swept Area

Pass 2 Feb 2010 78,203 miles

presented with ladders on roof

Fail 2 Feb 2010 78,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

presented with ladders on roof

Pass 14 Aug 2008 50,915 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 50,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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 WVT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WVT, 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 WVT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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