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SC54 TFN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,629 mi
Last recorded77,629 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 77,629 miles

door handle sticking

exhaust centre rear badly corroded and shield insecure

front brake hoses corroded

front coil springs corroded and rear leaf springs corroded

oil leak / coolant leak

power steering level slightly low

some dents and scratches / some very small windscreen chips

sump corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2012

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

door handle sticking

exhaust centre rear badly corroded and shield insecure

front brake hoses corroded

front coil springs corroded and rear leaf springs corroded

front suspension knocks??

nsf tyre close to limit 1956515T

oil leak / coolant leak

power steering level slightly low

some dents and scratches / some very small windscreen chips

sump corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 71,086 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 71,076 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

hi-level stop lamp inop.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 69,153 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 66,881 miles

ADVISORY ENGINE OIL LEAK ALSO HI LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOP

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 61,052 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 TFN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC54 TFN registered?

SC54 TFN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is SC54 TFN safe to buy?

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