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SP05 OLB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,327 mi
Last recorded104,327 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 104,327 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft inner c/v joint boot starting to deteriorate & leak grease

Nearside Outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 14 Feb 2017 104,327 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear cover missing (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft inner c/v joint boot starting to deteriorate & leak grease

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 25 Feb 2016 101,068 miles

Front bumper damaged.

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

Nearside and offside outer sills corroded.

Nearside and offside rear bumper end caps missing.

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

oil leaks at engine.

Fail 24 Feb 2016 101,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs

Front bumper damaged.

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside and offside outer sills corroded.

Nearside and offside rear bumper end caps missing.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear gearbox lower mounting bushes split.

oil leaks at engine.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 92,589 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2014 84,468 miles

Centre exhaust heatsheild insecure

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

Nearside and offside rear bumper end caps missing.

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

Oil leaks at engine.

Fail 28 Feb 2014 84,468 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust heatsheild insecure

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

Nearside and offside rear bumper end caps missing.

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

Oil leaks at engine.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,529 miles

rear silencer starting to deterirate

Fail 18 Feb 2013 77,529 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer starting to deterirate

Pass 23 Feb 2012 69,635 miles

front bumper nearside corn er damaged

rear bumper nearside cap missing

rear bumper offside cap missing

Fail 23 Feb 2012 69,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front bumper nearside corn er damaged

rear bumper nearside cap missing

rear bumper offside cap missing

Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,913 miles

nearside & offside outer bumper corners missing

nearside front body trim damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2011 61,913 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 Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside & offside outer bumper corners missing

nearside front body trim damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2010 52,235 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 43,822 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear corner bumper missing and front bumper damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,822 miles

nearside rear corner bumper missing and front bumper damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,431 miles

Nearside front tyre wall cut and slight bulge in wall.

Nearside mirror glas damaged.

Nearside rear bumper end cap missing.

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 OLB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OLB, 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 OLB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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