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SV55 ZSO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,773 mi
Last recorded172,773 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 ZSO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 172,773 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on underside in general getting heavy

exhaust system deteriorated

offside and nearside outer sills ,suspect repair !

radiator mounting panel holed and corroded

spare tyre flat

Fail 21 Sep 2016 172,771 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on underside in general getting heavy

exhaust system deteriorated

offside and nearside outer sills ,suspect repair !

radiator mounting panel holed and corroded

spare tyre flat

Pass 8 Sep 2015 168,401 miles

Ball joint has slight play o/side front lower (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 168,389 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint o/side & n/side front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working n/side rear (1.1.C.1d)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/side front (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/side sidewall split (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions o/side front (4.1.D.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/side front (4.1.E.1)

Ball joint has slight play o/side front lower (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 162,196 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 158,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 158,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 137,617 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 121,667 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 121,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 107,564 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 107,564 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2008 75,130 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 75,121 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)

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 ZSO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SV55 ZSO, 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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SV55 ZSO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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