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SF05 LNG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

181,691 mi
Last recorded181,691 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 181,691 miles

age related corrosion through out underside

Pass 25 Oct 2024 177,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 177,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 177,539 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 201,045 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 189,564 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 183,738 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 164,812 miles

OIL LEAKS.BRAKE PIPING HAS BEEN COATED.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal RACK (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 164,812 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

OIL LEAKS.BRAKE PIPING HAS BEEN COATED.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal RACK (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 119,888 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 118,272 miles

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

o/s/r bumber corner section loose

Pass 7 Aug 2013 76,429 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 70,407 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 56,338 miles

heat shield on fuel tank loose

Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,842 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 37,285 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,149 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 27,632 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 LNG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LNG, 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 LNG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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