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SJ55 VHG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,041 mi
Last recorded122,041 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2016 122,041 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 112,617 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 112,609 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 108,754 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 108,754 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 92,715 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 89,180 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 78,949 miles

Eye level stop lamp not working

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 78,944 miles

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

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

Eye level stop lamp not working

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 65,422 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 12 Jul 2010 65,422 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 48,108 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 48,108 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 42,848 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 VHG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SJ55 VHG, 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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What year was SJ55 VHG registered?

SJ55 VHG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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