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SK55 AEF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

205,888 mi
Last recorded205,888 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 AEF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 205,888 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 195,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 188,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pip[es covered in shultz not allowing inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

front to rear fuel pipes covered in shultz not allowing inspection

Fail 24 Aug 2023 188,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pip[es covered in shultz not allowing inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Rear belts not checked as no access to check belt seats full of stuff

front to rear fuel pipes covered in shultz not allowing inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2022 185,633 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low

reverse lamps inop

underside coated in underseal

Pass 16 Sep 2021 183,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to inspect rear seat belts rear seats covered in tools etc

Pass 16 Sep 2020 180,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 176,793 miles

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

under body components covered with under seal

Pass 17 Sep 2018 174,239 miles

Both front wheels have a slight buckle.

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked in tread.

Vehicle undersealed.

Pass 15 Sep 2017 171,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 168,922 miles

offside rear tyre perished

rear seatbelts not checked due to loads in rear seats

Fail 14 Sep 2016 168,922 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete brake pedal rubber (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour nearside rear white (1.4.A.2f)

Steering damper leaking oil steering rack leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre perished

rear seatbelts not checked due to loads in rear seats

Pass 18 Sep 2015 166,539 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 166,539 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 163,552 miles

Zero emission readings

Fail 5 Sep 2014 163,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 160,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 160,730 miles

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 158,550 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 158,550 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 155,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 152,363 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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SK55 AEF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SK55 AEF, 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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SK55 AEF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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