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DA02 DOW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,626 mi
Last recorded124,626 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 DOW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 124,626 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 122,107 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Apr 2021 122,107 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2019 117,209 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 113,029 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 113,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 109,238 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

battery light on dash

Pass 16 Jun 2016 104,656 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 100,994 miles

? leak off pipes damp

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 12 Jun 2015 100,994 miles

? leak off pipes damp

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 16 Jun 2014 96,750 miles

both rear tyres perishing 195/65/15

Fail 16 Jun 2014 96,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perishing 195/65/15

Pass 18 Jun 2013 87,376 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 81,748 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 81,052 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

both inner driveshaft boots are split

Pass 2 Jul 2011 70,038 miles

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

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

both rear leaf springs slightly corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

handbrake outer cable starting to corrode

Pass 15 Mar 2010 55,908 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 55,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 83,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 83,496 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 69,950 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2008 69,950 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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DA02 DOW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DA02 DOW, 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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DA02 DOW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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