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SJ05 VLG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,104 mi
Last recorded123,104 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 123,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside sill showing corrosion

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside sill showing corrosion

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust heat shield loose

high level brake light not working

Pass 2 Mar 2018 118,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advise (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge strong advise

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 118,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advise (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge strong advise

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 113,475 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges strong advise

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 113,475 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges strong advise

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 108,910 miles

engine leaking oil

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 108,834 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine leaking oil

Pass 28 Feb 2015 103,895 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

offside rear outer sill corrosion

offside rear tyre tread cracked

offside wiper split

Fail 28 Feb 2015 103,892 miles

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

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear outer sill corrosion

offside rear tyre tread cracked

offside wiper split

Pass 6 Mar 2014 97,009 miles

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

offside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2014 96,996 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2013 89,185 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 83,325 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 83,323 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 5 Mar 2011 77,479 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 77,445 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 71,829 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,848 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 61,994 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 VLG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VLG, 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 VLG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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