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CA05 TEV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

111,736 mi
Last recorded111,736 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 TEV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 111,736 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps slightly deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust heatshield insecure.

Fail 31 Aug 2023 111,724 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking front of engine. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill. marked. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps slightly deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust heatshield insecure.

Pass 3 Sep 2022 108,390 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides dull (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner /outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 7 Sep 2021 96,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 40 18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO PUNCTURED 225 40 18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 40 18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 40 18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEAR SLIGHTLY (3.4 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE SURFACE CORRODED / MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL FOUR CRACKED & PERISHED (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 96,145 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LENSE FROSTED (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 40 18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside HEADLAMP LENSE SLIGHTLY FROSTED

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO PUNCTURED 225 40 18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 40 18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 40 18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEAR SLIGHTLY (3.4 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE SURFACE CORRODED / MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL FOUR CRACKED & PERISHED (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 94,271 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

radiator condition poor

reverse lights not working

Fail 4 Sep 2020 94,271 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

radiator condition poor

reverse lights not working

Pass 7 Sep 2019 93,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 90,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Aug 2018 90,770 miles

Fuel pipe leaking spill off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,216 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 86,142 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside sills (2.4.A.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 82,560 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in sidewall

Fail 8 Aug 2016 82,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2015 79,269 miles

rear metal brake pipes sterting to corrode

slight cracking to rear tyres

Fail 3 Sep 2015 79,269 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

rear metal brake pipes sterting to corrode

slight cracking to rear tyres

Pass 7 Aug 2014 76,164 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 70,218 miles

advise - both front tyres wearing on edges - offside quite badly worn on inside

advise - quite deep cut nearside rear tyre on sidewall

strongly advise - all brakepipes are cleaned/greased

Pass 29 Aug 2012 64,959 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 64,957 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 57,358 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 50,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 34,953 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 19,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 19,079 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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CA05 TEV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CA05 TEV, 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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CA05 TEV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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