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SJ55 VCP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,732 mi
Last recorded127,732 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 VCP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 127,732 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 127,732 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2017 120,659 miles

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

n/s and o/s body sills corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 107,496 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 94,022 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 93,998 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 92,451 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 87,959 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 82,111 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 107,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 78,987 miles

exhaust mtg missing

oil leak @ timing cover

Fail 3 Aug 2009 78,987 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant level on min

exhaust mtg missing

fuel filter corroding

oil leak @ timing cover

Pass 19 Aug 2008 71,307 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 71,305 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SJ55 VCP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ55 VCP registered?

SJ55 VCP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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