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SN05 FOU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,014 mi
Last recorded124,014 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 FOU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 124,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

both sills skimmed with filler

underneath vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 18 Oct 2017 118,172 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 112,911 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 112,911 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 104,105 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 104,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 95,798 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 95,798 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 80,130 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 70,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2011 62,939 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2011 62,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 53,449 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,193 miles

n/s/f inner c.v joint boot split

n/s/r tyre low tread on outer edge

Fail 15 Apr 2009 43,193 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/f inner c.v joint boot split

n/s/r tyre low tread on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2008 33,232 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 33,232 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SN05 FOU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This 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 SN05 FOU, 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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SN05 FOU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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