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SJ05 MVU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,263 mi
Last recorded117,263 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 MVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 117,263 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 113,951 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 112,820 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 112,236 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 111,254 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 108,035 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 106,339 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 103,406 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 May 2015 101,916 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 91,327 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 91,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 78,942 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2012 65,243 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 53,214 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 37,724 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,618 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 24,850 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,850 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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SJ05 MVU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SJ05 MVU, 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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SJ05 MVU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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