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CX05 ZJY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

191,467 mi
Last recorded191,467 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 ZJY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 191,467 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 191,467 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 184,600 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 184,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 179,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 161,755 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 161,753 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 148,132 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2018 148,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2017 141,497 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 141,497 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 139,842 miles

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

oil leaks

Fail 31 Oct 2015 139,842 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leaks

Pass 15 Dec 2014 130,946 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 130,946 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 121,581 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 102,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

front brake discs wearing.

Fail 27 Oct 2012 102,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

front brake discs wearing.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 84,181 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 65,987 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 64,715 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 64,714 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre wall Scuffed/perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,319 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 53,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

intercooler hose loose and sprayed oil in engine bay

kerbing damage to all tyres

nsf tyre outer edge worn

washer jets partially blocked

Pass 26 Mar 2008 41,232 miles

lower part of offside mirror damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2008 41,232 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lower part of offside mirror damaged

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 ZJY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 ZJY, 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 ZJY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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