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SJ05 UHS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,786 mi
Last recorded161,786 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 UHS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 161,786 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 156,998 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 156,303 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 155,742 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 135,979 miles

airbag light onn

slight routhness from n/s/f wheel

Fail 13 Feb 2013 135,979 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

airbag light onn

slight routhness from n/s/f wheel

Pass 17 Feb 2012 114,058 miles

air bag light onn

sump pan corroded [no leak]

Fail 17 Feb 2012 114,058 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

air bag light onn

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 92,404 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 67,033 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 41,296 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 29,992 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 29,992 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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 UHS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SJ05 UHS, 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 UHS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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