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SP05 FMD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

205,119 mi
Last recorded205,119 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 FMD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 205,119 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 195,344 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 195,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 178,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 159,237 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 142,907 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 123,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s driveshaft inner boot leaking

Fail 24 Aug 2012 123,771 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s driveshaft inner boot leaking

Pass 26 Aug 2011 107,525 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 107,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 96,468 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 78,017 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 57,717 miles

Nearside Front 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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SP05 FMD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SP05 FMD, 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 SP05 FMD registered?

SP05 FMD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is SP05 FMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 FMD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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