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SV05 VGC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,133 mi
Last recorded75,133 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 VGC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2022 75,133 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 71,661 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 71,658 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 69,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 66,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 66,402 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 62,711 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 62,707 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 57,294 miles

brake pipes been painted

gaiters been sealed

outer sills rusted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 47,093 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 25 Oct 2016 47,088 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Jul 2015 41,576 miles

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

advise exhaust outer casing rusted

Pass 24 Apr 2014 38,335 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2012 34,659 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 32,267 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 32,267 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 29,735 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 26,179 miles

handbrake is nearing the end of it's effective travel

Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,982 miles

excessive oil in engine

osf ball joint has asmall split to boot

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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SV05 VGC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SV05 VGC, 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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SV05 VGC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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The MOT history for SV05 VGC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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