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SP55 LLO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,988 mi
Last recorded107,988 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 LLO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 107,988 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 107,973 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 93,251 miles

Damage to windscreen at offside outwith the swept area

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside cv boot slightly insecure

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sills both sides (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 93,234 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking Front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sills both sides (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 78,351 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 71,306 miles

Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 May 2015 71,290 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2014 65,688 miles

Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 May 2013 58,489 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 51,681 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 45,030 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 39,201 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 31,965 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 23,198 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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SP55 LLO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SP55 LLO, 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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SP55 LLO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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