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SD05 VWR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,965 mi
Last recorded169,965 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2017 169,965 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 163,913 miles

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

b0th front discs corroded at inside

Fail 26 Oct 2016 163,911 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 156,187 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 147,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 147,402 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 141,674 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 135,404 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 130,354 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 130,354 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 109,140 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 109,140 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 May 2009 90,899 miles

n/s/r outer sill has slight damage

Fail 24 Apr 2009 90,364 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level stop lamp inop

n/s/r outer sill has slight damage

Pass 25 Apr 2008 67,576 miles

front brake pads low

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 VWR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SD05 VWR, 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 VWR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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