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SM55 KGU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,014 mi
Last recorded181,014 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 KGU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 181,014 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 180,668 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 171,487 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 164,591 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 164,591 miles

All direction indicators not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 149,345 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill rotted within 30cm of front suspension

Fail 1 May 2019 149,345 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle handbrake fouling wheel (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rotted within 30cm of seatbelt (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rotted within 30cm of rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer sill rotted within 30cm of front suspension

Pass 9 Mar 2018 137,545 miles

offside front tyre close to wear indicators

oil leak from engine

water leak from engine

Fail 8 Mar 2018 137,545 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills rotted (5.2.6)

offside front tyre close to wear indicators

oil leak from engine

water leak from engine

Pass 17 Jan 2017 125,764 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 114,322 miles

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

both rear bumper end caps are missing but no sharp edges are showing

small stone chip in zone B of the windscreen

Fail 8 Jan 2016 114,322 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer exhaust rubber is torn (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe (7.1.1)

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

both rear bumper end caps are missing but no sharp edges are showing

early signs of corrosion to both outer sills

small stone chip in zone B of the windscreen

Pass 9 Jan 2015 107,526 miles

both rear bumper end caps are missing

early signs of corrosion to the front and rear outer n/s sill

early signs of corrosion to the front outer o/s sill

n/s/r tyre is worn on the edges

stone chip in zone A of the windscreen

Fail 9 Jan 2015 107,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear bumper end caps are missing

early signs of corrosion to the front and rear outer n/s sill

early signs of corrosion to the front outer o/s sill

n/s/r tyre is worn on the edges

stone chip in zone A of the windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2013 101,250 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 94,654 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 94,652 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 88,791 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 88,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 85,502 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 77,841 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 76,347 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 65,556 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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SM55 KGU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SM55 KGU, 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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SM55 KGU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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