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DH04 BRO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

133,297 mi
Last recorded133,297 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH04 BRO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 133,297 miles

corrisoin all over underside

Fail 24 Feb 2023 133,297 miles

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

corrisoin all over underside

Pass 23 Feb 2022 122,672 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also worn below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also worn below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 122,620 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also worn below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear noise from brake when operated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also worn below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 110,647 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 110,462 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 101,063 miles

Noisey belt tensioner

Pass 2 Feb 2019 92,193 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 87,093 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 87,093 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 80,213 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 80,213 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Tail pipe support bracket and split exhaust rubbers (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 74,739 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 69,141 miles

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

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

Rattling coming from gearbox

Fail 6 Mar 2015 69,141 miles

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

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

Nearside front inner cv boot split

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

Rattling coming from gearbox

Pass 8 Mar 2014 63,364 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front inner cv boot split

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 57,949 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,850 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 51,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 44,995 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,304 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 38,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 22,617 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 22,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 28,168 miles

Front 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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DH04 BRO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DH04 BRO, 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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What year was DH04 BRO registered?

DH04 BRO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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