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SM55 OJZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,548 mi
Last recorded127,548 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 OJZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 127,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 126,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 114,518 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

NS sill corroded

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

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

OSR Sill corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 110,650 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

spare tyre cracked

Fail 18 Nov 2019

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

spare tyre cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2018 107,407 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 107,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 103,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

windscreen lightly scored

Pass 9 Nov 2016 97,589 miles

Front windscreen marked

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres heaviley cracked

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 97,589 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Front windscreen marked

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres heaviley cracked

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

heat shiels loose

Pass 6 Nov 2015 92,334 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen scored due to faulty wiperblades

Pass 25 Nov 2014 88,665 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroded

front windscreen marked

sills soft

Fail 20 Nov 2014 88,580 miles

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroded

front windscreen marked

sills soft

Pass 14 Nov 2013 83,681 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bind at rear brakes

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre wear on outeredge

Pass 27 Nov 2012 78,877 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2011 73,720 miles

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

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

sump corroded and leaking slightly

Fail 17 Nov 2011 73,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

sump corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2010 66,016 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 55,053 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 42,287 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 OJZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 OJZ, 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 OJZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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