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CE05 ZHN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,887 mi
Last recorded185,887 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 ZHN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 185,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 185,887 miles

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 aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 173,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 173,200 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 161,777 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 161,733 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 151,229 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 150,985 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 138,805 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 138,798 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 126,319 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 117,139 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 117,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

water leak from thermostat housing

Pass 6 Mar 2012 105,152 miles

Front No. plate discoloured

Horn tone poor

O/s/r bumper end cap missing

Oil leak front of engine

Fail 6 Mar 2012 105,151 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Front No. plate discoloured

Front brake discs corroded and worn // Front brake pads worn low (Advise strip and inspect)

Horn tone poor

O/s/r bumper end cap missing

Oil leak front of engine

Pass 21 Mar 2011 91,517 miles

both front tyres worn on shoulders and low tread

engine oil leak front of engine

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn low (approx 3-4mm)

o/s/r bumper end cap insecure

oil mist steering rack pinion and n/s bellows area

rear silencer outer skinm corroded and seperating

stonechips in o/s of windscreen

uneven wear n/s/r tyre inner tread blocks and 2x punctures (non repair)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 76,500 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Front No plate marked

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

O/s outer sill damaged // O/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder and on limit

Oil mist N/s of steering rack // Engine Oil leak O/s of engine (Timing side)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 76,500 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Front No plate marked

O/s outer sill damaged // O/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder and on limit

Oil mist N/s of steering rack // Engine Oil leak O/s of engine (Timing side)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,714 miles

both front wipers split

both rear tyres on limit

front wipers smear

o/s outer sill damaged

o/s/r tyre perish cracked in tread

oil mist engine (suspect oil filter)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 45,771 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drivers door check strap loose

Engine Oil leak front (o/s)

Front wipers smear

O/S No. plate lamp dim

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

Spare tyre flat

Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,771 miles

Engine Oil leak front (o/s)

Front wipers smear

O/S No. plate lamp dim

Spare tyre flat

Drivers door check strap loose

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 ZHN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CE05 ZHN, 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 ZHN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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