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SH55 DPU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,684 mi
Last recorded95,684 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 95,684 miles

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

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wing mirror slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 94,415 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 89,128 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 82,199 miles

all brake pip-es

all sills

Fail 28 Aug 2018 82,197 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

all brake pip-es

all sills

Pass 28 Aug 2017 75,346 miles

all brake pipes coated in grease

signs of corrosion at both inner and outer sills

Pass 13 Aug 2016 60,774 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 60,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,279 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 34,087 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 33,008 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 31,546 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,486 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 28,531 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 22,925 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 17,044 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 DPU 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 87.5%.

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 SH55 DPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH55 DPU registered?

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

Is SH55 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH55 DPU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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