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SH55 VMK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,580 mi
Last recorded184,580 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 VMK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 184,580 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 180,552 miles

heat shield loose

Fail 8 Feb 2017 180,524 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 174,655 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 174,655 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 154,582 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 132,471 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 113,150 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 101,262 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 101,262 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 88,382 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 76,017 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 62,134 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

Fail 27 Nov 2008 62,132 miles

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?

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 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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