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SP05 ZKU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

235,985 mi
Last recorded235,985 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 235,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper end caps missing

Offside Rear Bumper end caps missing

Fail 30 Mar 2020 235,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper end caps missing

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 30 Nov 2018 231,563 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust tail pipe missing at rear

Fail 29 Nov 2018 231,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust tail pipe missing at rear

Pass 30 Nov 2017 221,455 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 221,451 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 221,446 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 221,137 miles

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

previous welding repairs coated in heavy underseal

Fail 2 Oct 2015 221,132 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 205,622 miles

Both front aims just inspec

Both outer sills corroded and soft offside front outer sill holed outwith prescribed area

Chip in windscreen

Engine oily

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Gearbox oily

High level stop lamp lamp not working

No spare wheel

Offside front fog light lens in poor condition

Fail 18 Feb 2014 205,546 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front aims just inspec

Both outer sills corroded and soft offside front outer sill holed outwith prescribed area

Chip in windscreen

Engine oily

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Gearbox oily

High level stop lamp lamp not working

No spare wheel

Offside front fog light lens in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2013 194,371 miles

Battery insecure

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

Both rear indicators are starting to show slight white

Both sills soft but not holed

Chip in windscreen

Coolant level low

Engine oily

Front discs are worn and corroded

Injector and pump area damp no signs of a leak

Offside front fog light in poor condition

Offside front outer cv gaitor slightly perished

Offside rear tyre has 2mm of tread left and wearing on inner edge

Parking brake just passed 17%

Slight play in steering rack

steering rack damp no leaks

Fail 7 Mar 2013 194,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

Both rear indicators are starting to show slight white

Both sills soft but not holed

Chip in windscreen

Coolant level low

Engine oily

Front discs are worn and corroded

Injector and pump area damp no signs of a leak

Offside front fog light in poor condition

Offside front outer cv gaitor slightly perished

Offside rear tyre has 2mm of tread left and wearing on inner edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in steering rack

steering rack damp no leaks

Pass 14 Sep 2011 188,106 miles

Battery insecure

Hi level stop lamp inop

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no coolant in bottle

offside front fog lamp damaged

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 10 Sep 2011 188,104 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Hi level stop lamp inop

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front fog lamp damaged

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2010 117,695 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 164,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battry insecure

both front tyres worn to wear limit

front brake pads wearing low

hand brake lever near end of working travel

noise from power steering on full lock

Fail 12 Aug 2009 164,452 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battry insecure

both front tyres worn to wear limit

front brake pads wearing low

hand brake lever near end of working travel

noise from power steering on full lock

Pass 20 Mar 2008 104,308 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 104,307 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZKU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZKU, 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 ZKU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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