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SM55 OEY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,348 mi
Last recorded200,348 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 200,348 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 200,340 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured spring eye broken rubbing on rear panel (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2022 197,240 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 193,887 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 189,661 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 186,086 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 186,086 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure Bonnet cant be opened (3.1 (c))

Emissions not tested due to bonnet unable to open (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 182,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 176,176 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 176,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 171,103 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 161,773 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 156,276 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 156,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 151,884 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 151,884 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 147,266 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 147,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 122,641 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 122,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 86,077 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 OEY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver 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 SM55 OEY, 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 OEY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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