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SG05 XCZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

157,354 mi
Last recorded157,354 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 157,354 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

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

fuel sweat at front of engine

oil over filled

Fail 30 Nov 2017 157,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil over filled

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

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

fuel sweat at front of engine

Fail 19 May 2017 151,884 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x3 (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill outside prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear parking brake weak

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

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

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

Oil leak sump ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 17 May 2017 151,884 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x3 (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill outside prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear parking brake weak

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

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

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

Oil leak sump ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 12 May 2016 114,160 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2016 144,156 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper end cap missing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 138,718 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 138,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 3 May 2014 127,988 miles

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

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

sump corroded / leaking oil

Fail 3 May 2014 127,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sump corroded / leaking oil

Pass 30 Apr 2013 110,264 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sump corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2013 110,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sump corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 95,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 84,203 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust mounting rubber not connected

rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 27 Apr 2010 71,756 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 57,050 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,892 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 55,847 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 45,847 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 45,796 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XCZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SG05 XCZ, 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 XCZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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