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SC54 DKA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,159 mi
Last recorded135,159 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 DKA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2018 135,159 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Font securing device insecure corroded . (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside & nearside outer sills holed/corroded excessive . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect rotation . (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Loosing grease . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame has an unsafe modification At nearside front . (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cms of offside & nearside rear suspension fixings .(inner/outer sills) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks Intrerior (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x 1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp out-put reduced . (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 28 Nov 2017

Both front suspension arm bushes play present

Both inner and outer sills weakened by corrosion

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 124,422 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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 Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper end cap missing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs heaviey corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2016 105,944 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened brake pad jammed between floor and subframe (2.4.A.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jun 2016 105,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened brake pad jammed between floor and subframe (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 95,365 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes, front to rear, have been covered with undersealer

battery light on

both front discs are worn at the back but not seriously weakened

Fail 23 Jun 2015 95,365 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

all brake pipes, front to rear, have been covered with undersealer

battery light on

both front discs are worn at the back but not seriously weakened

Pass 5 Jun 2014 84,890 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)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 72,235 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 72,235 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 60,963 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,327 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 36,750 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,009 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 24,855 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 19,776 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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SC54 DKA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SC54 DKA, 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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SC54 DKA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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