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SP05 XWH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,969 mi
Last recorded196,969 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 196,969 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 196,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 196,978 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2013 196,098 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 196,097 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 193,435 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag area (steering wheel) covered in tape

air bag light displayed

sills (n/s & o/s) damaged at jacking point

underbody corroded around vehicle but not excessive

Pass 28 Jan 2010 174,435 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

drivers seatbelt fraying on edges slightly

front number plate stone chipped

front screen chipped and marked in zone a

hand brake travel long

n/s/f lower ball joint boot slight cut leaking grease

oil leaking on engine inter cooler area

rear number plate deteriorating

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 25 Jan 2010 174,435 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front brake pipes corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

drivers seatbelt fraying on edges slightly

front number plate stone chipped

front screen chipped and marked in zone a

hand brake travel long

n/s/f lower ball joint boot slight cut leaking grease

oil leaking on engine inter cooler area

rear number plate deteriorating

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 9 Jan 2009 137,194 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 99,585 miles

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

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 XWH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XWH, 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 XWH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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