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SK55 NWS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,319 mi
Last recorded102,319 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 NWS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 102,319 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 94,137 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 91,688 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 79,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 79,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 65,209 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 59,506 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 54,548 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

handbrake lamp not illuminating

Fail 6 May 2015 54,544 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)

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

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

handbrake lamp not illuminating

Pass 13 May 2014 50,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2013 45,271 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 37,826 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 37,825 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn/loose

Pass 11 Oct 2011 29,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

lacerations to tread area on offside front tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2011 29,928 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

lacerations to tread area on offside front tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2010 21,514 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 15,132 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 15,132 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008

Oil leak

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 NWS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue 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 SK55 NWS, 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 NWS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is SK55 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK55 NWS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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