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SC54 DLJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,988 mi
Last recorded109,988 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 DLJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 109,988 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion N/S/R of subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body Sill Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 109,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault O/S/F Sensor Missing? (1.6 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion N/S/R of subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body Sill Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 102,742 miles

Nearside Front Inner small hole

Offside Front Inner sill holed

Rear bumper rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2017 92,439 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body and rear bumper rusty

Fail 25 Jan 2017 92,439 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body and rear bumper rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2016 79,141 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body rusty

Fail 22 Jan 2016 79,091 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2015 71,852 miles

body and chassis corroded

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 9 Jan 2014 66,902 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside parking brake performance low

Pass 4 Jan 2013 61,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 56,077 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 50,103 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 44,736 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 38,986 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 38,986 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 30,380 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 DLJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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