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SC54 SOA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,544 mi
Last recorded193,544 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 SOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 193,544 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 May 2018 193,534 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill round rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 185,338 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

side to side movement in clutch pedal

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Apr 2017 185,336 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage both rear bumper end caps missing (6.1.C.1)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

side to side movement in clutch pedal

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Apr 2016 184,701 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2015 174,994 miles

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

Oil leak

high level stop lamp not working

rear doors wont open

Fail 25 Feb 2015 174,994 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

adjust handbrake

high level stop lamp not working

rear doors wont open

Pass 3 Apr 2014 166,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 144,125 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 144,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 65,166 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 65,166 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 123,686 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 123,686 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 106,552 miles

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 6 Feb 2009 90,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 90,183 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 90,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,962 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 63,962 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 SOA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SOA, 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 SOA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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