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SW05 FJC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

166,143 mi
Last recorded166,143 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 FJC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 166,143 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished and wearing on edges

both undersills and outersills slightly corroded and heavily undersealed

nearside rear anti roll drop link has slight play

offside front anti roll drop link has slight play

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2022 166,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front coil springs corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished and wearing on edges

both undersills and outersills slightly corroded and heavily undersealed

nearside rear anti roll drop link has slight play

offside front anti roll drop link has slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2021 162,982 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s sill corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2021 162,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s sill corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 158,603 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sills rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2019 153,279 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

washers frozen

Pass 10 Jan 2018 149,193 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 142,112 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hi level stop light inoperative

Pass 21 Nov 2014 130,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013
Pass 22 Nov 2012 92,870 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 70,126 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 55,101 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 48,486 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

pads wearing low

Pass 21 Jun 2008 34,011 miles

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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SW05 FJC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This 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 SW05 FJC, 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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SW05 FJC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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