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SP55 XTA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,213 mi
Last recorded108,213 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 108,213 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 108,213 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 108,213 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

brake pipes greased

rear suspension no dampening effect

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2016 108,213 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

brake pipes greased

rear suspension no dampening effect

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,582 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 52,582 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 100,365 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 100,365 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 86,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both outer sills some corrosion

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 23 Feb 2013 86,278 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both outer sills some corrosion

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2012 70,553 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 70,553 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 67,474 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 55,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,953 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 XTA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XTA, 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 XTA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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