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SO54 VCJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,428 mi
Last recorded112,428 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 VCJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 112,428 miles

reverse lights inop

Fail 19 Dec 2016 112,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Hi level brake light n/w

reverse lights inop

Pass 1 Dec 2015 98,300 miles

Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Both nearside and offside outer sills are soft and corroded but not holed at time of test

Front discs are slightly corroded

High level stop lamp not working

Fail 1 Dec 2015 98,300 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH DROPLINK GAITORS (2.4.G.2)

Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Both nearside and offside outer sills are soft and corroded but not holed at time of test

Front discs are slightly corroded

High level stop lamp not working

Pass 3 Dec 2014 95,374 miles

Both front springs are slightly corroded

Sump oily

Fail 2 Dec 2014 95,374 miles

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

Both front springs are slightly corroded

Sump oily

Pass 4 Dec 2013 92,872 miles

Engine oily

Steering rack damp no leaks

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 3 Dec 2013 92,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine oily

Steering rack damp no leaks

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 11 Dec 2012 89,907 miles

Front discs are slightly corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2012 89,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Front discs are slightly corroded

High level stop lamp not working

Rear section in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2011 87,259 miles

Front discs are slightly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2011 87,259 miles

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

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

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

Front discs are slightly corroded

Steering rack damp no leaks

Pass 22 Dec 2010 85,317 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 85,317 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 82,504 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 79,180 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 60,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VCJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red 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 SO54 VCJ, 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 SO54 VCJ registered?

SO54 VCJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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