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SO54 DOU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,482 mi
Last recorded196,482 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 DOU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 196,482 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2020 180,607 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 180,545 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 157,213 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 132,207 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 120,868 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 113,292 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 113,292 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 105,612 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 96,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 84,560 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 74,439 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 74,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 68,909 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 68,908 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 54,976 miles

Both driveshaft inner coupling gaiters leaking

Fail 27 Apr 2010 54,976 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both driveshaft inner coupling gaiters leaking

Fail 9 Feb 2009 42,025 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 42,025 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 29,478 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 29,478 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SO54 DOU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SO54 DOU, 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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SO54 DOU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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