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SC54 DKD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

74,869 mi
Last recorded74,869 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 74,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 74,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 68,435 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 68,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 66,628 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too rea x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 60,266 miles

High level stop lamp inoperative.

Vacuum pump leaking oil.

Fail 18 Feb 2015 60,266 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

High level stop lamp inoperative.

Vacuum pump leaking oil.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 54,979 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 54,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 49,395 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 49,395 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 45,719 miles

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

Windscreen slightly marked outside swept area

Fail 7 Jan 2012 45,719 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen slightly marked outside swept area

Pass 18 Nov 2010 39,962 miles

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

Oil leak

front discs slightly pitted

Fail 18 Nov 2010 39,962 miles

Oil leak

front discs slightly pitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 33,018 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 33,018 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

OIL WEEPING FROM SUMP

Pass 28 Oct 2008 23,208 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 23,208 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 17,053 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 DKD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SC54 DKD, 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 DKD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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