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SK55 OGD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

164,964 mi
Last recorded164,964 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 OGD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 164,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 155,041 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

whine from belt area

Fail 5 Mar 2020 154,853 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 150,888 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 150,885 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 146,624 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 146,624 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 143,198 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 143,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 136,684 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 136,661 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2014 128,671 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust center section slightly corroded/ leak

Fail 14 Oct 2014 128,667 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust center section slightly corroded/ leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 118,361 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2013 118,140 miles

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

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 107,713 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 107,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2011 92,495 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 81,045 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 30 Sep 2009 70,755 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 70,755 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 57,493 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 OGD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SK55 OGD, 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 OGD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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