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SC54 SZU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,838 mi
Last recorded155,838 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 155,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 155,838 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 155,838 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 152,935 miles

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both brake pipes front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 152,933 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to back sill marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both brake pipes front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 147,515 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 141,171 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 141,135 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 134,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 126,077 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering rack has slight dampness

Fail 27 Aug 2013 32,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering rack has slight dampness

Pass 27 Aug 2012 119,159 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2012 119,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 114,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight bind n/sr brake

Pass 21 Apr 2010 109,622 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 87,401 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 68,830 miles

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre sidewall has deep cut on sidewall not through to cord

Fail 20 Feb 2008 68,830 miles

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

front no.plate cracked

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre sidewall has deep cut on sidewall not through to cord

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 SZU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SZU, 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 SZU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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