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SP55 XPT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,431 mi
Last recorded98,431 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 98,431 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 98,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 97,222 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 95,898 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 95,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2020 92,703 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 89,709 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 86,355 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 86,355 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 80,455 miles

gearbox stabilizer mount rubber bush deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2017 80,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

gearbox stabilizer mount rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2016 69,508 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 56,944 miles

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

several brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2015 56,944 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm) also tyre is badly worn on inner edge and has a screw in the tread that will not repair

several brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 47,029 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inneer edge

screw in nearside rear tyre will repair

winter tyres fitted to front

Pass 5 Aug 2013 35,625 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,245 miles

brake pedal soft

Pass 29 Jul 2011 29,315 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 25,945 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 19,362 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 13,830 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 XPT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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