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SP55 XAA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,906 mi
Last recorded110,906 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 XAA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 110,906 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 110,906 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 106,334 miles

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

Offside Front Upper door hinge slight wear oilleak eng slight underbody corropsion

Fail 26 Oct 2016 106,334 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Upper door hinge slight wear oilleak eng slight underbody corropsion

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 101,057 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill of (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill of (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 101,057 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking to rear brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion underside of (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill of (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill of (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 87,006 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 87,006 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 76,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 76,789 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2013 62,517 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 4 Jan 2013 62,513 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 30 Dec 2011 48,059 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 48,059 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 33,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2009 75,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 75,505 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 53,251 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 XAA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 SP55 XAA, 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 XAA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 September 2005.

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