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SG05 WHM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

168,850 mi
Last recorded168,850 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 WHM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 168,850 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 168,846 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Front to rear sill , filled with polystyrene and silicone over. Not seam welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Front to rear sill , filled with polystyrene and silicone over. Not seam welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 167,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 164,368 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 148,680 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 143,961 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer body sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 141,001 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 135,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 128,250 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 123,282 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 112,860 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 104,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 97,393 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 88,928 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 81,023 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008

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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SG05 WHM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SG05 WHM, 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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SG05 WHM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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