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SK05 RWJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

264,410 mi
Last recorded264,410 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 RWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 264,410 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Smell of diesel under bonnet

Pass 30 Nov 2020 262,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 261,116 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint deteriorated

nearside mirror glass damaged

oil leak

smell of diesel under bonnet

Pass 5 Dec 2018 257,923 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2018 257,904 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front brake pipe corroded

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2017 253,609 miles

battery light on

front exhaust flexi slight leak of gasses

headlight lenses deteriorated

nearside front tyre bald inner edge getting close to wear bars

nearside rear brake pipe & by fuel tank corroded

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre bald inner edge

offside rear brake pipe & by fuel tank corroded

offside rear tyre getting close to wear bars

Fail 27 Nov 2017 253,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre front pipe (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking underside of engine covered in diesel (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery light on

coolant level low

front exhaust flexi slight leak of gasses

headlight lenses deteriorated

nearside front tyre bald inner edge getting close to wear bars

nearside rear brake pipe & by fuel tank corroded

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre bald inner edge

offside rear brake pipe & by fuel tank corroded

offside rear tyre getting close to wear bars

Pass 23 Nov 2016 236,015 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2016 236,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

battery light on

both rear brake pipes corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2015 218,909 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 199,429 miles

nearside front inner rack joint slight play

rear heatsheild insecure

Fail 6 Nov 2014 199,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant below minimum level

nearside front inner rack joint slight play

rear heatsheild insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2013 180,337 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

coolent on minumum

front brake discs have slight corrosion

front inner brake pads wearing thin

nearside inner cv boot weaping grease

offside rear tyre getting close to wear bars

Pass 13 Nov 2012 163,144 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 141,262 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 140,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 116,967 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 97,612 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2008 76,614 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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SK05 RWJ 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 73.7%.

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 SK05 RWJ, 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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SK05 RWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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