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CK05 OWZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

94,737 mi
Last recorded94,737 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 94,737 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 91,566 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 91,429 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside; Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside; To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 90,223 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 90,223 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 81,589 miles

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

Engine management light does not illuminate

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside (corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Reverse light not working

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Axle 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 81,589 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Engine management light does not illuminate

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside (corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Reverse light not working

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Axle 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 81,513 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 81,513 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 75,719 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective worn but not excessive ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside side of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears at brake pipe end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rear at rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 10 Jun 2021 75,713 miles

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 aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective worn but not excessive ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside side of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears at brake pipe end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rear at rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 11 Jun 2020 71,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear rear bumper corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2020 71,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear rear bumper corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 62,566 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 59,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

front to rear brake pipe has some corrosion around retaining clip

Fail 26 Jun 2018 59,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

front to rear brake pipe has some corrosion around retaining clip

Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,057 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 57,056 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 52,447 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 44,296 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 43,908 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 39,595 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 34,900 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 29,791 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,528 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 19,133 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 18,509 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 14,543 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 OWZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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The MOT history for CK05 OWZ shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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