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SK55 OJU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,908 mi
Last recorded128,908 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 128,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just at the mounting for the back box (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 123,416 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 123,404 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 118,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2013 118,304 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 110,333 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 100,603 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 89,150 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 89,150 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 77,705 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 57,031 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 57,029 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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 OJU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OJU, 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 OJU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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