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SR05 EHG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,987 mi
Last recorded74,987 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 EHG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 74,987 miles

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

O/S rear tyre perished.

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 74,986 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S rear tyre perished.

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,270 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 65,270 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2012 49,900 miles

Battery insecure.

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 41,605 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2011 41,605 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 35,073 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 35,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 28,424 miles

rear no plate deterorating

Pass 30 Jul 2008 22,270 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 22,261 miles

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

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 EHG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SR05 EHG, 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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What year was SR05 EHG registered?

SR05 EHG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is SR05 EHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR05 EHG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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