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CE05 ODB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

201,493 mi
Last recorded201,493 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 ODB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 201,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced numerous repairs ns and os (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 194,963 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper corner cap damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ns and os ()

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

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Oct 2022 194,963 miles

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper corner cap damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ns and os ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 191,643 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 191,643 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam light goes out (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 177,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 163,375 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 163,371 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill as marked with yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

centre heat shield loose

rear bumper damage, not likely to cause injury

Pass 8 Jun 2018 152,273 miles

os/f suspension spring corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2018 152,273 miles

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

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

os/f suspension spring corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2017 148,329 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 145,374 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 143,234 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 137,490 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 122,168 miles

rear tyres are cracking

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 30 Mar 2012 117,257 miles

Both rear tyres has slight edge wear,ok at test.

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

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

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge,ok at test.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 103,532 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 92,152 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 92,152 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery light staying on

Fail 10 Mar 2009 78,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 78,376 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 54,510 miles

o/s/r corner bumper section missing

Fail 10 Mar 2008 54,481 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

o/s/r corner bumper section missing

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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CE05 ODB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CE05 ODB, 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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CE05 ODB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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