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VE54 SGO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,770 mi
Last recorded127,770 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 SGO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 127,770 miles

arb ( d ) bush n/s slight play

n/s lower door mirror slight crack

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2018 118,848 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both h/lamp lens cloudy

hi level stop in op

n/s mirror damage but ok

oil leak

wiper marks on screen

Pass 27 Jun 2017 110,726 miles

headlamp lens clouldy

n/s lower mirror slight crack

n/s outer sill corsion

oil leak

wiper marks on screen

Fail 19 Jun 2017 110,726 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

headlamp lens clouldy

n/s lower mirror slight crack

n/s outer sill corsion

oil leak

wiper marks on screen

Pass 28 Jun 2016 102,380 miles

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

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 102,380 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 96,590 miles

rear quarter bumbers missing

wiper marks on screen

Fail 30 Jun 2015 96,590 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear quarter bumbers missing

Pass 4 Jun 2014 94,424 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 85,286 miles

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

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

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

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

screenwash low

Fail 24 Jul 2012 85,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

screenwash low

Pass 23 Jul 2011 76,329 miles

o/s/f/ tyre wearing uneavenly recomend that tracking be done

Fail 23 Jul 2011 76,329 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f/ tyre wearing uneavenly recomend that tracking be done

Pass 21 Jul 2010 80,166 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 80,126 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 54,027 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 54,027 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 39,637 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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VE54 SGO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VE54 SGO, 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 VE54 SGO registered?

VE54 SGO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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