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SJ55 VBV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,683 mi
Last recorded197,683 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 VBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 197,683 miles

sills and under sills corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2022 197,683 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

sills and under sills corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2021 191,526 miles

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

underside coroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 185,098 miles

underside coroded

Pass 20 Dec 2019 176,065 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 167,826 miles

front cross member coroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 160,073 miles

Offside Slight play in track rod

Fail 12 Sep 2017 160,073 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Slight play in track rod

Pass 11 Oct 2016 154,803 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise coolant level low

advise nearside rear tyre slight cracking

Fail 10 Oct 2016 154,803 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise coolant level low

advise nearside rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2015 113,280 miles

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

section of brake pipe coated with grease

Fail 28 Sep 2015 147,154 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

section of brake pipe coated with grease

Pass 16 Sep 2014 127,301 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 117,242 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 117,242 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 102,600 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 92,767 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 82,114 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009
Pass 16 Sep 2008 47,933 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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SJ55 VBV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ55 VBV, 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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SJ55 VBV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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