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DS05 ESF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

208,093 mi
Last recorded208,093 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 ESF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 208,093 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 208,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 207,393 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill along its' entirety (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill along its' entirety (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper likely to become detached due to being rotten (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

power steering fluid level low.

Pass 6 Sep 2018 195,189 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 195,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 187,021 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 187,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 179,235 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 179,235 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 176,606 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 176,606 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

handbrake reqs adjustment

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2014 159,316 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 159,316 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 148,932 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 148,932 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 133,190 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 133,190 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 111,899 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 111,899 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 93,827 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 79,781 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 57,273 miles

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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DS05 ESF 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 54.5%.

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 DS05 ESF, 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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DS05 ESF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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