MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Body has slight corrosion Chassis corroded. (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate cracked with rust marks from steel screws. (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe from caliper flexi hose corroded. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill badly corroded but not holed. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inside edge also tread depth 3mm. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill badly corroded. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rubber starting to perish between tread pattern. (4.1.E.1)
Rear Body has slight corrosion Bumper badly corroded (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis badly corroded. (6.1.B.2)
Engine oil and coolant level on the minimum mark.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre almost bald on outer edge, outside mot 3/4 requirements, also tread depth 3mm. (4.1.E.1)
heat shield loose
Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded just behind x member (3.6.B.2c)
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
heat shield loose
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)
all brake pipes slightly corroded
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front number plate cracked
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front number plate cracked
How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?
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SH55 VMK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 VMK, 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 VMK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 November 2005.
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