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SF05 FXX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,690 mi
Last recorded134,690 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 134,690 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 115,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery light lit on dash

n/s/r tyre has smallcut in outer sidewall and worn on both edges

oil leak engine area

slight blow from exhaust front flexi section

Fail 5 Jan 2016 115,217 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour light unit damaged (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outer sill (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres found soft

battery light lit on dash

n/s/r tyre has smallcut in outer sidewall and worn on both edges

o/s/f side light bulb dull

oil leak engine area

slight blow from exhaust front flexi section

Pass 20 Jan 2015 108,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2015 108,756 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2013 100,062 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery light lit on dash

n/s/r tyre on 2mm and worn on outer edge

small cuts n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Fail 23 Nov 2013 99,560 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r light unit damaged

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

battery light lit on dash

high level stop lamp dull

n/s top mirror glass missing

n/s/r tyre on aproaching 2mm an d worn on outer edge

nail in o/s/r tyre

small cuts in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Dec 2012 92,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 92,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

coolant level found low

o/s/f tyre found soft

Pass 11 Nov 2011 83,419 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 72,603 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 72,603 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 101,251 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 101,251 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2008 71,796 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 FXX 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 SF05 FXX, 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 FXX registered?

SF05 FXX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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