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SJ05 UJY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

192,697 mi
Last recorded192,697 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 192,697 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 187,535 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 187,530 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting whole side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 180,242 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 173,957 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

exhaust heat shield at fuel tank insecure

Fail 6 Apr 2017 173,957 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

exhaust heat shield at fuel tank insecure

Pass 3 May 2016 167,822 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 167,818 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe leaking nearside front to rear at fuel tank (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2015 155,865 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 155,865 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 140,349 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 140,349 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 95,594 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 95,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 86,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 74,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 59,766 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 59,766 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 47,775 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 47,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 37,167 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 37,167 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 UJY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SJ05 UJY, 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 UJY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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