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SH55 DLK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

121,507 mi
Last recorded121,507 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 DLK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 121,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle undersealed not allowing full inspection of the underside

Fail 20 Mar 2024 121,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle undersealed not allowing full inspection of the underside

Pass 13 Mar 2023 115,123 miles

slight corrosion underbody

underseal applied both inner sills

Pass 10 Mar 2022 110,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 4 Mar 2021 105,626 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both n/s and o/s lower mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 105,624 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all 4 discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both n/s and o/s lower mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 101,294 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f lower mirror damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 101,262 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/f/and n/s/f inner sill corrrodad (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system on o/s/r pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at front on n/s/f pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f lower mirror damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 96,503 miles

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

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both front lower mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nail in tyre spare ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 96,498 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both front lower mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nail in tyre spare ()

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 92,141 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 92,091 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 85,281 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 Feb 2016 78,610 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view lower mirror (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 78,610 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view lower mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 67,682 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 67,682 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 59,986 miles

High level stop lamp not working.

N/S/R tyre is cracking in the tread.

Slight damage to O/S/F mirror

Pass 29 Apr 2013 51,288 miles

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 51,288 miles

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

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

O/S/F steering rack gater twisted.

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

Pass 2 May 2012 44,466 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,748 miles

O/S/F inner cv boot split

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

slight play in front steering rack ends

Pass 28 Apr 2010 31,884 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 31,884 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 24,293 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 21,871 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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SH55 DLK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SH55 DLK, 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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SH55 DLK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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