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CK05 OWU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,720 mi
Last recorded76,720 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 OWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 76,720 miles

underside general corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2025 76,720 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

underside general corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2024 75,225 miles

underside general surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2023 69,572 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

surface rust

Fail 4 Jul 2023 69,572 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter pipework (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

surface rust

Pass 3 Feb 2022 63,391 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 58,792 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 54,702 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 54,702 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (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 1 Feb 2019 50,367 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 45,325 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 45,325 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 38,370 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 38,370 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

Rear noise from rear brake on test

Pass 4 Feb 2016 32,942 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 26,539 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 21,556 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 18,985 miles

front tyres on 2mm

Pass 2 Feb 2012 16,305 miles

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

high level brake light out

noise from rear brakes

Fail 30 Jan 2012 16,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

high level brake light out

noise from rear brakes

Pass 14 Feb 2011 14,012 miles

small leak from steering area

Fail 11 Feb 2011 14,012 miles

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

small leak from steering area

Pass 19 Feb 2010 11,588 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 9,457 miles

offside front tyre has 2mm of tread left

Pass 22 Apr 2008 6,980 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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CK05 OWU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CK05 OWU, 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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CK05 OWU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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