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SF05 FWV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

200,134 mi
Last recorded200,134 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 200,134 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 200,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 197,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

slight corrosion on floor pans and chassis legs

Pass 1 Dec 2016 190,143 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Except side repeaters. (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front flexi joint and rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 176,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 157,337 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 157,330 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 111,786 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 111,786 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 89,476 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 89,476 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 60,393 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 46,623 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 33,968 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 FWV 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 73.3%.

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 FWV, 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 FWV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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