MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,582 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside and offside rear outer sills excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
nearside and offside rear outer sills excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front tyre worn on edge
nearside rear tyre worn on edge
offside front tyre worn on edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SP05 OKU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 OKU, 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 OKU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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