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SP55 ZZG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,761 mi
Last recorded115,761 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 115,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and near sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both offside and near sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both offside and near sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside and near sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and near sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 112,012 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 106,626 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 97,178 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 97,178 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 77,137 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 77,137 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 64,008 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 64,008 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 61,446 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 61,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 60,565 miles

Battery clamp loose

Both outer sills corroded at rear

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 60,564 miles

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

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

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

Battery clamp loose

Both outer sills corroded at rear

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 58,041 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 58,041 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 56,819 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 54,217 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 54,217 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 51,666 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 49,168 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 46,104 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 40,513 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,160 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 ZZG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZZG, 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 ZZG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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