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SV55 VDR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,645 mi
Last recorded82,645 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 VDR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 82,645 miles

underside of vehicle been welded

Pass 14 Jul 2020 82,638 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 82,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 82,029 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 82,029 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 67,897 miles

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

pin hole in nearside cv boot

Pass 6 Dec 2016 67,236 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 63,377 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 63,377 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 60,889 miles

slight mark on windscreen

Pass 23 May 2014 59,260 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 59,260 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 59,260 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 57,790 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 57,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SV55 VDR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SV55 VDR, 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 SV55 VDR registered?

SV55 VDR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is SV55 VDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV55 VDR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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