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SF05 YDU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,122 mi
Last recorded163,122 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 YDU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 163,122 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 162,519 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 142,672 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 130,892 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 130,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 122,215 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 122,215 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 108,011 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 108,011 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 97,105 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 86,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 63,385 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 63,385 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 44,502 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 26,928 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 YDU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,800cc 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 YDU, 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 YDU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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The MOT history for SF05 YDU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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