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SO05 RYG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

168,161 mi
Last recorded168,161 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 RYG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 168,161 miles

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing

small chip to windscreen

Fail 29 Jun 2018 168,159 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing

small chip to windscreen

Pass 28 Jul 2017 157,447 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 149,271 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 140,577 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

front screen marked,not affecting drivers view

Fail 1 Jun 2015 140,577 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

front screen marked,not affecting drivers view

Pass 24 Jun 2014 129,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 129,010 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 102,860 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 102,859 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside 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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

High level brake lamp not working

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 60,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

High level brake lamp not working

Fail 6 Dec 2011 43,666 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

High level brake lamp not working

Pass 26 Jan 2011 25,984 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 21,651 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 21,550 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

front number plate slight damage

Pass 12 Dec 2008 16,678 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 16,678 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SO05 RYG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SO05 RYG, 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 SO05 RYG registered?

SO05 RYG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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