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SN55 FRL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,954 mi
Last recorded141,954 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 FRL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 141,954 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 141,954 miles

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 134,092 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 134,092 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 129,112 miles

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

engine has slight oil leak

front exhaust rubber hanger broken

Fail 29 Aug 2017 129,109 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

engine has slight oil leak

front exhaust rubber hanger broken

n/s/f tyre outer edge is scrubbing

Pass 26 Aug 2016 122,986 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 122,986 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 118,106 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 118,106 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 111,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 111,128 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 102,585 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 102,585 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded/pitted and have slight judder

Pass 16 Aug 2012 96,106 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 96,106 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r brake has slight bind

Pass 8 Jul 2011 87,724 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 87,724 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 71,326 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 71,326 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 65,605 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 65,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs inner edges have slight corrosion/pitting

both front drop links have slight free play

n/s/r tyre tread low on outer edge

Fail 13 Nov 2008 51,929 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 51,929 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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SN55 FRL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SN55 FRL, 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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SN55 FRL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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