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DN05 ZFT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

165,920 mi
Last recorded165,920 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 ZFT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 165,920 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 165,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 153,391 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion and around inner and outer sills

Fail 23 Jan 2021 153,326 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Worn (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 141,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 141,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 138,063 miles

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

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 18 Feb 2019 138,063 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 2 Jun 2016 136,123 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 136,123 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015
Pass 20 Jun 2014 110,412 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 110,412 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013
Pass 20 Jun 2012 83,384 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,986 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 60,589 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 60,587 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 49,341 miles

Brake discs worn.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,358 miles

damage to windscreen outside swept area

Fail 25 Jun 2008 37 miles

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

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

damage to windscreen outside swept area

offside rear tyre cracking in tread block

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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DN05 ZFT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DN05 ZFT, 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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DN05 ZFT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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