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SH55 JUV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,513 mi
Last recorded99,513 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 99,513 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 99,513 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 96,732 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 91,261 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 91,210 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 84,523 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 84,523 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe to o/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 76,660 miles

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

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 76,660 miles

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

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 74,593 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2014 74,593 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 72,736 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 66,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 59,175 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 50,642 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 42,527 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 42,527 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008

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 JUV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 JUV, 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 JUV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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