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CX05 ZHY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Maroon Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

152,421 mi
Last recorded152,421 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 ZHY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 152,421 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 152,300 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 81,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 81,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 80,173 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 80,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

gearbox dog bone mountain worn--advise to replace

Pass 30 May 2019 77,718 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 77,717 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth split on the side (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both by o/s rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both inner cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 72,375 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 67,969 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 67,849 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 60,376 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 58,218 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 55,439 miles

Offside front tyre low

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

Rear leaf springs corroding

large nail offside rear tyre

leak on power steering rack

wear front brake disc's

Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,439 miles

Offside front tyre low

Rear leaf springs corroding

large nail offside rear tyre

leak on power steering rack

wear front brake disc's

Fail 7 Mar 2012 52,663 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 52,663 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 48,948 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,523 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 41,551 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 41,551 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 39,340 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 39,340 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 ZHY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Maroon with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZHY, 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 ZHY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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