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CP05 MTV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,375 mi
Last recorded89,375 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 MTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 89,375 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 88,735 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 88,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 81,407 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 85,513 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 85,513 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 202,000 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 179,996 miles

Brake pedal anti slip is worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil sump is corroded and leaking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 179,996 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal anti slip is worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil sump is corroded and leaking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 169,970 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight rattling from rear of vechicle

Fail 23 Jul 2012 169,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight rattling from rear of vechicle

Pass 9 Jun 2011 150,507 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front inner brake discs corroded

rear ARB bushes slightly worn

slight engine oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2011 150,507 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front inner brake discs corroded

rear ARB bushes slightly worn

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 134,196 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front inner brake discs corroded slightly

gearbox oil leak

nearside front ARB link arm slightly bent

offside front cv gaiter leaking very slightly

offside front tyre close to wear indicaters

Fail 29 Jun 2010 134,196 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front inner brake discs corroded slightly

gearbox oil leak

nearside front ARB link arm slightly bent

offside front cv gaiter leaking very slightly

offside front tyre close to wear indicaters

Pass 8 Jun 2009 105,609 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

slight engine oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2009 105,609 miles

slight engine oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 7 Jul 2008 80,597 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 80,597 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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CP05 MTV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 CP05 MTV, 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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CP05 MTV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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