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SD05 CKV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

155,114 mi
Last recorded155,114 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 CKV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2020 155,114 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of arch into chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of arch into chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill area corroded

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

Offside Front sill area corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both headlamps , patterns diffused, poor light output

Pass 3 Jul 2019 149,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded at rear joint

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

Fail 2 Jul 2019 149,798 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded at rear joint

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

Pass 22 Jun 2018 138,431 miles

exhaust rusty

nearside front tyre wearing low

rust on under body

Fail 16 May 2018 137,738 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front to rear lower sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front to center lower sill (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2017 133,530 miles

outer sills rusty

rust on rear chassis

Fail 29 Jun 2017 133,530 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside center outer sill (5.2.6)

outer sills rusty

rust on rear chassis

Pass 11 Jul 2016 128,202 miles

Oil leak ()

front brake disc inner faces invery poor condition/rusty

lower sills rusty

Fail 28 Jun 2016 128,202 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure offside rear bracket torn off axle beam (2.4.G.1)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear engine mount/steady bar (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

front brake disc inner faces invery poor condition/rusty

lower sills rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2015 124,176 miles

engine/gearbox stabilizer mount worn

front brake disc inner faces rusty and in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 124,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

engine/gearbox stabilizer mount worn

front brake disc inner faces rusty and in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 119,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

spare wheel cradle missing

Fail 1 Jul 2014 119,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

spare wheel cradle missing

Pass 2 Jul 2013 114,118 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 114,043 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 106,920 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 106,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 101,911 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 97,984 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 97,984 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 94,123 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2008 82,531 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 81,926 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SD05 CKV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 SD05 CKV, 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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SD05 CKV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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