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SH05 UOU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,195 mi
Last recorded163,195 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 UOU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 163,195 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 157,799 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 157,799 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 152,858 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 152,838 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 147,677 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 147,677 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 142,086 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 142,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 133,702 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 133,702 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 115,140 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 115,140 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 100,693 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 89,364 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 77,514 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 77,514 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 63,662 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 50,502 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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SH05 UOU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SH05 UOU, 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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SH05 UOU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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