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SH55 JTZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,003 mi
Last recorded130,003 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 130,003 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 131,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 131,796 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer and mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 121,608 miles

corrosion on front brake pipes

crack in os screen

oil leaks

Fail 5 Jun 2017 121,608 miles

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

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

corrosion on front brake pipes

crack in os screen

hand brake cables in poor condition

oil leaks

Pass 8 Jun 2016 113,529 miles

corrosion on front brake pipes

Fail 7 Jun 2016 113,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 4 Jun 2015 86,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damp patch on steering rack

front brake pipes slightly corroded

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Jun 2014 91,998 miles

n/s/r tyre poor

o/s wiper poor

Fail 6 Jun 2014 91,998 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre poor

o/s wiper poor

Pass 29 Oct 2013 86,535 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 86,535 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 76,363 miles

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

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

Oil leak

drivers door check strap loose

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/r brake binding slightly

spare wheel/tyre missing

torque restrictor worn

wipers smearing the screen

Fail 30 Oct 2012 76,363 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

drivers door check strap loose

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/r brake binding slightly

spare wheel/tyre missing

torque restrictor worn

wipers smearing the screen

Fail 3 Nov 2011 68,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 68,803 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 56,414 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 56,413 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 38,588 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,588 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 24,743 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 JTZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JTZ, 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 JTZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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