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DE05 MYL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

200,189 mi
Last recorded200,189 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 MYL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 200,189 miles

Centre Front exhaust rubber broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Centre stop lamp slightly 'dull'

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing but not resulting in a ragged edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel cap broken but still sealing with neck

parking brake performance only just met advise repair/adjustment

Pass 28 Nov 2014 186,444 miles

both front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion

both rear leaf springs corroded

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear bumper cap missing

offside outer sill weak/corroded

oil leak around engine

radiator corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2014 186,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear bumper cap missing

offside outer sill weak/corroded

oil leak around engine

radiator corroded

both front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion

both rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2013 173,665 miles

exhaust system showing corrosion

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear bumper cap missing

offside outer sill damaged/corroded

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Fail 16 Nov 2013 173,665 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system showing corrosion

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear bumper cap missing

offside outer sill damaged/corroded

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 12 Nov 2012 153,896 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion

nearside front tyre tread worn

nearside outer sill weak/corroded

nearside rear bumper cap missing

offside outer sill damaged

oil leak at engine

slight play in offside front ball joint

Fail 12 Nov 2012 153,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

both front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion

nearside front tyre tread worn

nearside outer sill weak/corroded

nearside rear bumper cap missing

offside outer sill damaged

oil leak at engine

slight play in offside front ball joint

Pass 1 Nov 2011 136,036 miles

both front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion

both front tyre treads worn

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2011 136,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion

both front tyre treads worn

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2010 118,263 miles

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

slight crack on front windscreen

Fail 20 Nov 2010 118,263 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

slight crack on front windscreen

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Jun 2009 57,504 miles

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

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

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 57,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 75,124 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 126,062 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 126,061 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

exhaust heatshield rattling

nearside inner cv gator split

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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DE05 MYL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DE05 MYL, 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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DE05 MYL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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