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SL05 FSO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,798 mi
Last recorded90,798 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 FSO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 90,798 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,105 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 84,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 76,353 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 70,926 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,034 miles

advise no plates

advise steering rack slight leak

advise wing mirror

Pass 9 Mar 2009 54,027 miles

Chip in windscreen

Rear number plate in poor condition

Steering rack damp no signs of a leak

Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,579 miles

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

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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SL05 FSO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SL05 FSO, 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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What year was SL05 FSO registered?

SL05 FSO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is SL05 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL05 FSO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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