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SP05 LOH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

68,857 mi
Last recorded68,857 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 LOH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2025 68,857 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S AND O/S (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested N/S AND O/S (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced N/S AND O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEELARCH / INNER AND OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT TO REAR INNER / OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking PIPE / RACK (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH / INER / OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT TO REAR INNER / OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding N/S AND O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S AND O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 X FRONTS TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lever little reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S AND O/S INNER WHEEL ARCHES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL UNDER VEHICLE HAS SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 66,493 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 66,493 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Jun 2024 66,493 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 64,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 64,237 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 61,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 61,906 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 55,597 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 55,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 51,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2020 51,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 3 Jun 2019 48,944 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 48,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018
Fail 23 May 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 41,269 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 33,419 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 27,746 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 27,746 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 27,679 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 22,802 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 22,802 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 16,011 miles

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

general corrosion noticed and adviced

slight play in nearside and offside front steering system

Pass 21 Mar 2013 15,629 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 15,626 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 14,181 miles

Damage to o/s/f of vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside rear brake backing plate showing signs of dampness

Offside rear backing plate showing signs of dampness

Fail 14 Mar 2012 14,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Damage to o/s/f of vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside rear brake backing plate showing signs of dampness

Offside rear backing plate showing signs of dampness

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 12,637 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 10,923 miles

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

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

excess travel at handbrake lever

slight misting of power steering fluid on steering rack

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 LOH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SP05 LOH, 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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SP05 LOH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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