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SC54 DLF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,172 mi
Last recorded90,172 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 90,172 miles

Rear chassis (at spring mounts) corroded and weakened

front subframe heavily corroded and weakened

n/s sill area corroded and weakened

o/s sill area corroded and weakened

o/s/f + n/s/f suspension coil springs excessively corroded and weakened

o/s/r + n/s/r leaf springs heavily corroded and weakened

Pass 7 May 2021 88,130 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 85,795 miles

Both front lower suspension arms - bushes perished and split

Both front suspension coil springs heavily corroded / weakened

Engine Oil leak present

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

Fail 11 May 2020 85,795 miles

Both front lower suspension arms - bushes perished and split

Both front suspension coil springs heavily corroded / weakened

Engine Oil leak present

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 83,216 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 80,665 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 80,664 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 78,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 78,141 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 75,057 miles

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK.

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 75,056 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK.

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 71,893 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 69,135 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 64,400 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2011 63,310 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 54,616 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,141 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 31,522 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 26,380 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 DLF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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