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SP05 LSZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,383 mi
Last recorded120,383 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 LSZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 120,383 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 116,144 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 115,845 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer/inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 107,836 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 101,150 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 101,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 94,051 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 94,051 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 85,964 miles

Lower engine tie bar bush worn.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 77,239 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement engine tiebar. (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 77,239 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement engine tiebar. (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2014 69,415 miles

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

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

Oil leak

high level stop lamp not working

offside front tyre worn more to inner edge

Pass 3 May 2013 57,845 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,882 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 42,334 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 34,184 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 34,160 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 23,538 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 16,151 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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SP05 LSZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This 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 LSZ, 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 LSZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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