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SP05 VPX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

166,189 mi
Last recorded166,189 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 166,189 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 157,323 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 148,424 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 138,939 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 130,585 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 120,735 miles

headlight deteriorated not affecting aim

outer sills heavily corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 108,431 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear outer sill painted repair of unknown origin

Pass 31 Jul 2013 98,458 miles

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

both rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2012 87,901 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 79,713 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 75,726 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 75,719 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 May 2009 60,547 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,328 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 VPX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VPX, 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 VPX registered?

SP05 VPX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SP05 VPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 VPX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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