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SD05 CVA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,590 mi
Last recorded152,590 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 CVA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 152,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 151,867 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 141,753 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive keep under observation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 141,746 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Footbrake and handbrake effort low

Oil leak, but not excessive keep under observation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 131,750 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 131,750 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 121,268 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 121,252 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 110,393 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 100,874 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 100,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 98,783 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 78,738 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 95,899 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 95,879 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 93,330 miles

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

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 84,099 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 84,099 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 73,555 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 57,568 miles

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

o/s/rear corner bumper missing

Pass 31 Jan 2008 51,963 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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SD05 CVA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CVA, 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 CVA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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