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SO55 HSF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,818 mi
Last recorded200,818 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 HSF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 200,818 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 200,817 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2021 198,521 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 198,521 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 194,612 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 194,612 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 190,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 121,073 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 115,990 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 115,990 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure drop link (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 109,337 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 104,606 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 100,380 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 98,100 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 95,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both inner cv boots deteriorated advise replacement asap

Pass 17 Feb 2012 92,769 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 80,347 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 70,704 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 70,387 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 50,710 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 50,710 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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SO55 HSF 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 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 SO55 HSF, 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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SO55 HSF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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