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SF05 FPE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,587 mi
Last recorded139,587 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 FPE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2026 139,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front spoiler loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2024 124,305 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at rear spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 124,295 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at rear spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 117,779 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 109,142 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 99,811 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 99,811 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears front section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside centre inner sill corroded plus holed not within prescribed area

Pass 2 Dec 2020 9,078 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 90,077 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears front half (1.1.11 (c))

nearside inner centre sill has corrosion

offside outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2019 87,031 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both frts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears frt section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust has corrosion

high level brake light not working

Pass 12 Dec 2018 83,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 81,600 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear front sections (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle & rear (7.1.2)

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

nearside outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2016 80,148 miles

wiper blades starting to tear at ends

Fail 9 Dec 2016 80,148 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades starting to tear at ends

Pass 11 Dec 2015 78,170 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 76,341 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 76,332 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 75,079 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 74,323 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition

exhaust mount at front missing

high level stop light not working

Pass 9 Dec 2011 63,349 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010
Pass 1 Dec 2009 56,998 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 51,244 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 45,915 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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SF05 FPE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF05 FPE, 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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SF05 FPE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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