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VK05 SDX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,829 mi
Last recorded109,829 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 SDX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2018 109,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lence broken (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Required very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Required very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake effieciency low

Pass 17 Jun 2017 105,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Required soon and discs worn (3.5.1g)

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

Outer and inner sills corroded and repair required soon

Fail 17 Jun 2017 105,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Required soon and discs worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Outer and inner sills corroded and repair required soon

Pass 17 Jun 2016 100,812 miles

Outer sills corroded.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Slight o/s/f bearing noise

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f bumper damage

Fail 11 Jun 2016 100,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above fuel tank both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side walls perished and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge poor (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Slight o/s/f bearing noise

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f bumper damage

Fail 15 Jun 2015 95,429 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight bind to o/s/r brake

Waher jet o/s poor.power steering level was low.n/s outer sill dented and corroded.n/s/f bumper corner cracked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 95,429 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight bind to o/s/r brake

Waher jet o/s poor.power steering level was low.n/s outer sill dented and corroded.n/s/f bumper corner cracked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 86,503 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre slight cut to sidewall

Fail 13 Jun 2014 86,503 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre slight cut to sidewall

Fail 15 Jun 2013 74,575 miles

Anti slip om brake pedal worn. n/s/f bumper corner cracked.dent in n/s outer sill. o/s/r brake binding slightly

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 74,575 miles

Anti slip om brake pedal worn. n/s/f bumper corner cracked.dent in n/s outer sill. o/s/r brake binding slightly

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 63,838 miles

chip in windscreen. n/s and o/s outer sills dented. front bumper cracked n/s. front disc pads low.

Fail 24 Apr 2012 63,838 miles

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chip in windscreen. n/s and o/s outer sills dented. front bumper cracked n/s. front disc pads low.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 55,450 miles

o/s/r tyre edges worn and required soon. front tyres getting low on tread.chips in screen

Pass 24 Apr 2010 48,130 miles

slight seep from offside of steering rack

Pass 1 May 2009 40,435 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 32,001 miles

front disc pads very low. chip in windscreen zone b . n/s/r brake effiency low.

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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VK05 SDX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VK05 SDX, 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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VK05 SDX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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