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SL05 OAU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,985 mi
Last recorded132,985 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 OAU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 132,985 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake weak just met requirement

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer edge (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 122,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 122,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt installation has tracking for securing seats and wheelchairs insecure (10.1 (q))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 112,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 102,636 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 102,636 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 81,880 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 81,880 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre rubber (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken bracket off axel (2.4.G.1)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 58,325 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 58,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 59,212 miles

centre exhaust deterioated

Fail 13 Jan 2015 59,205 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

centre exhaust deterioated

Pass 15 Jan 2014 45,032 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 51,916 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 51,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 43,406 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 35,858 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,848 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 28,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 20,053 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 14,332 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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SL05 OAU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SL05 OAU, 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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SL05 OAU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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