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SH55 VNM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

121,194 mi
Last recorded121,194 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 121,194 miles

Offside Rear bumper end-cap cap missing., not sharp edge

Offside sill corroded.., not considered excessive at time of test

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes starting to split from bonding (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 121,194 miles

Offside Rear bumper end-cap cap missing., not sharp edge

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

Offside sill corroded.., not considered excessive at time of test

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes starting to split from bonding (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 121,099 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 100,307 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 100,307 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 4 Dec 2013 93,423 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2013 93,423 miles

both front brake discs corroded

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 82,136 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 82,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 70,231 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 70,231 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 57,907 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 57,907 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 44,604 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 44,604 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 34,877 miles

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls,nail in nsr tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2008 34,877 miles

Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls,nail in nsr tyre

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 VNM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 VNM, 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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What year was SH55 VNM registered?

SH55 VNM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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