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SC05 ZXW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,134 mi
Last recorded156,134 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 156,134 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 156,085 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 156,062 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed engine oil low (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 156,025 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front rubber exhaust mount cracked but still holding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tracked on inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 155,987 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 155,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 155,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 154,547 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 154,546 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil filter seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Slight play both front track rods

Pass 14 Dec 2017 133,081 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 126,612 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 122,547 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 118,550 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 114,872 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 114,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 110,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 97,549 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 86,510 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 72,353 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 59,426 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 45,171 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 ZXW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 SC05 ZXW, 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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What year was SC05 ZXW registered?

SC05 ZXW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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