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CA54 ZFJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,251 mi
Last recorded163,251 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 ZFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2026 163,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded within 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system central (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake test not fully carried out due to no effort at rear wheels

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 129,819 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 129,819 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 123,191 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover perished

Nearside Inner Cv boot starting to perish

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting areas BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 114,386 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting areas BOTH sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Leaf spring mounting areas BOTH sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight seepage

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 114,386 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting areas BOTH sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Leaf spring mounting areas BOTH sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight seepage

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 114,324 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 106,723 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 98,091 miles

Outer n/s and o/s outer sills getting weak

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 39,409 miles

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

Central Rear reverse lights not working

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

Offside Front Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 38,802 miles

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

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

Central Rear reverse lights not working

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

Offside Front Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 80,422 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in both wheel arches to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 80,395 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded one which goes across chassis to feed n/s wheel also up behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in both wheel arches to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view lower glass is missing (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 72,193 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 62,746 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 54,792 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Sep 2014 54,792 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2013 47,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 47,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 42,303 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 42,303 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 36,550 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 27,514 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jan 2010 27,514 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,203 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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CA54 ZFJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CA54 ZFJ, 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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CA54 ZFJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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