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CA05 TFJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

167,289 mi
Last recorded167,289 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 167,289 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 167,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Power steering ram leaking Rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside handbrake showing very low effort

Pass 20 Jul 2017 153,773 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly misshaped

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 153,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly misshaped

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 138,504 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2016 138,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corner missing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

oil leak

one exhaust rubber missing but system is secure

Pass 26 Jun 2015 135,583 miles

Both outer sills corroding.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

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

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2015 135,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion underneath

Pass 24 Jun 2014 126,715 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust hanging rubber missing.

Fail 23 Jun 2014 126,663 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust hanging rubber missing.

Fail 17 Jun 2014 126,617 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

brake pipes greased up with slight corrosion

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 14 Jun 2013 122,749 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 122,737 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 115,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 107,398 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 107,398 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 100,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 92,009 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 61,844 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 61,842 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 TFJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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