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C20 TAP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,662 mi
Last recorded73,662 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 TAP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 73,662 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 73,250 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 72,735 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 72,224 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 72,224 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 71,903 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 69,352 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 68,215 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 65,726 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 65,726 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 62,997 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 59,647 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cut

Pass 6 Feb 2016 55,564 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 52,354 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 48,398 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 48,398 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 43,379 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 37,959 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 33,241 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 28,206 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 22,956 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2008 17,481 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 17,481 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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C20 TAP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C20 TAP, 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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C20 TAP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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