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SY05 XTJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,511 mi
Last recorded110,511 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 XTJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 110,511 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 110,511 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 104,985 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 99,820 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2015 99,820 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 87,485 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2014 87,485 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2013 74,713 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 65,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 65,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 56,698 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 56,698 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 May 2010 80,122 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 38,807 miles
Fail 25 May 2009 38,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2008 30,419 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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SY05 XTJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SY05 XTJ, 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 SY05 XTJ registered?

SY05 XTJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is SY05 XTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY05 XTJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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