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SM05 CJY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

199,150 mi
Last recorded199,150 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 CJY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 199,150 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox rear mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 198,873 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear mount on gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre heatshield loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2022 190,747 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring front mounting area (inner sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front too rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 14 May 2022 190,746 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill to inner sill joint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring front mounting area (inner sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front too rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 189,343 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 189,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 187,829 miles

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

Front both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shields are slightly loose

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2018 182,947 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is slightly wearing on the edges

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front headlamps are slightly deteriorated and beam images could be better

exhaust heat shields are slightly loose

exhaust outer caseings deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2018 182,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is slightly wearing on the edges

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front headlamps are slightly deteriorated and beam images could be better

exhaust heat shields are slightly loose

exhaust outer caseings deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2017

corrosion various parts of underbody and components

small blow in exhaust pipe near front bracket

small chip in windscreen

Fail 21 Aug 2017

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion various parts of underbody and components

small blow in exhaust pipe near front bracket

small chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2016

Corrosion some brake pipes

Rear indicators slightly of colour

Some tiny holes in exhaust

Surface corrosion various parts and components

Pass 20 Feb 2015 159,320 miles

slight detrioration some bushes

Fail 19 Feb 2015 159,315 miles

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

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

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

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

slight detrioration some bushes

Pass 5 Feb 2014 151,081 miles

Oil leak

exhaust is slightly deteriorated

o/s/f bottom ball joint gator slightly deteriorated

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

small chips in front windscreen

tempry repair to o/s/r light lens

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2014 151,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

exhaust is slightly deteriorated

o/s/f bottom ball joint gator slightly deteriorated

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

small chips in front windscreen

tempry repair to o/s/r light lens

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 144,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 135,205 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 98,605 miles

wire for abs is adrift on o/s/r

Fail 4 Aug 2010 98,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

wire for abs is adrift on o/s/r

Pass 24 Apr 2009 119,251 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 103,721 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside ront tyre has a small cut in sidewall but no cords showing.

off siderear lamp craced but not showing white light.

wiper blades starting to split.

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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SM05 CJY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SM05 CJY, 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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SM05 CJY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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