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SG55 UTJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,391 mi
Last recorded128,391 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 UTJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 128,391 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Both rear outer sills getting tender

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both front, rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 128,391 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure N/S Arm (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Both rear outer sills getting tender

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both front, rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 107,656 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 107,648 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 102,093 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 95,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 91,335 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 85,851 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 77,404 miles

o/s/r tyre feathering, front brake pads

Pass 1 Sep 2009 89,615 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 61,164 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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SG55 UTJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SG55 UTJ, 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 SG55 UTJ registered?

SG55 UTJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is SG55 UTJ safe to buy?

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