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CX05 ZHU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,357 mi
Last recorded141,357 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 ZHU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2018 141,357 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking Number 1 injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 141,351 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 138,804 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 138,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 135,479 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)

all brake pipes starting to corrode

slight coolent leak

slight diesel leak

Fail 7 Apr 2015 135,479 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all brake pipes starting to corrode

slight coolent leak

slight diesel leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 120,092 miles

exhaust corroded

front brakes starting to wear

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 28 Mar 2014 120,092 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

front brakes starting to wear

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 12 Mar 2013 112,741 miles

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

nearside inner cv boot starting to deteriorate

power steering rack damp

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 12 Mar 2013 112,741 miles

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

nearside inner cv boot starting to deteriorate

power steering rack damp

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 5 Apr 2012 104,505 miles

front discs worn

Pass 23 Mar 2011 96,804 miles

front brakes worn

o/s/r bumper slightly insecure

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 23 Mar 2011 96,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes worn

o/s/r bumper slightly insecure

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 23 Mar 2010 68,596 miles

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

minor stone chips in screen

Pass 20 Mar 2009 70,211 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,337 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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CX05 ZHU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CX05 ZHU, 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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CX05 ZHU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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