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SF05 FTZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,793 mi
Last recorded166,793 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 166,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both sills heavily undersealed unable to chech properly

Pass 30 Mar 2018 166,346 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 166,346 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 152,660 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 139,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 130,661 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 130,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 120,244 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 109,226 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 109,226 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 99,881 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 99,881 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 81,743 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 81,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 64,053 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 57,782 miles

centre windscreen stick on holder

front offside tyre, inside edge wear

slight brake travel(rear adjustment)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 54,939 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake imbalance 22%

power steering rack slight leak

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 FTZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FTZ, 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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What year was SF05 FTZ registered?

SF05 FTZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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