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SM55 OFC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

179,674 mi
Last recorded179,674 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 179,674 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2019 170,900 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing but not sharp edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 170,900 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing but not sharp edges

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working hi level brake light dull (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 160,742 miles

deep cuts to outer wall n/s/f tyre not to cords

oil leak from around vac pump on engine

slight corrosion to original metal brake pipes

Fail 17 Jan 2018 160,742 miles

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

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/ outer sill holed (5.2.6)

all metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre deep cuts to outer wall

oil leak on engine

slight leak on radiator

Pass 23 Aug 2016 152,734 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 152,734 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 140,834 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 124,961 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 124,961 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 123,034 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 123,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 114,345 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 114,345 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 96,119 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 96,119 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 75,560 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 61,722 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 119,243 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 OFC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SM55 OFC, 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 SM55 OFC registered?

SM55 OFC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SM55 OFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 OFC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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