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CE05 PNL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

137,256 mi
Last recorded137,256 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 137,256 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush leaf spring corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 137,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush leaf spring corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 135,664 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 134,164 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 132,181 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 129,783 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 129,771 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 126,700 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 124,066 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 120,520 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 115,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 115,767 miles

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 Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper missing (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 110,178 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 102,045 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 102,045 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 93,481 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 93,481 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 88,137 miles

o/s rear bumper end cap missing

steering column bush worn

Fail 11 Feb 2014 88,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

o/s rear bumper end cap missing

steering column bush worn

Pass 5 Feb 2013 82,548 miles

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

Steering Rack Damp

Pass 16 Feb 2012 75,464 miles

Nearside front door mirror lower glass cracked

Offside front door mirror lower glass cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2011 67,427 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 59,303 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 48,759 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,125 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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CE05 PNL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PNL, 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 PNL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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