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DG05 XAR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,735 mi
Last recorded156,735 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 XAR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 156,735 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 145,100 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2020 134,025 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 124,254 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 118,017 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 114,700 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 111,535 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 100,434 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 100,424 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 84,419 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 May 2013 70,747 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 70,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre worn to limit

Screen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 16 May 2012 59,498 miles

BOth front tyre wearinf near to wear limit bars. ( Offside badly worn on inner shoulder and has worn down to inner layer of rubber )

Both rear tyres are worn low on tread ( nearside is very near to wear limits )

Spare tyre tread is on wear limits.

Tow bar electric socket is damaged.

Fail 16 May 2012 59,498 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

BOth front tyre wearinf near to wear limit bars. ( Offside badly worn on inner shoulder and has worn down to inner layer of rubber )

Both rear tyres are worn low on tread ( nearside is very near to wear limits )

Spare tyre tread is on wear limits.

Tow bar electric socket is damaged.

Pass 10 May 2011 45,452 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 35,751 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 35,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 27,327 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 27,327 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,338 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 21,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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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DG05 XAR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG05 XAR, 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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DG05 XAR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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