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SR05 EHE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,493 mi
Last recorded153,493 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 EHE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 153,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded and paste repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear bumper repaired with duct tape.

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2020 153,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 152,139 miles

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

both rear chassis legs corroded

both sills welded and sealed

Pass 1 Jun 2017 145,532 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 141,380 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 141,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 135,458 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/rear door hinge broken

Fail 3 Nov 2014 135,458 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/rear door hinge broken

Pass 7 Oct 2013 129,714 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 129,714 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 123,839 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2012 123,838 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

front pipe broken at cat rear silencer missing

Pass 19 Sep 2011 118,780 miles

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

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

exhaust heat cover insecure.

offside rear tyre slight wear edge of tread.

tail pipe exhaust slightly corroded.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 118,691 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

exhaust heat cover insecure.

offside rear tyre slight wear edge of tread.

tail pipe exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 113,712 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust mount missing

Pass 5 Aug 2010 105,101 miles

nearside front drive shaft inner gaitor split.

oil leak from sump corroded.

windscreen has slight damage .

Pass 3 Aug 2009 75,948 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 65,896 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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SR05 EHE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SR05 EHE, 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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SR05 EHE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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