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DS05 FPX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,130 mi
Last recorded166,130 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 FPX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2017 166,130 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 158,291 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 149,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 140,566 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 137,105 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 124,141 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light illuminated

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2011 111,247 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

nearside inner CV boot splitting

slight play in offside front steering rack end

Pass 22 Jul 2010 96,997 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 80,555 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 62,891 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 FPX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DS05 FPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS05 FPX registered?

DS05 FPX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is DS05 FPX safe to buy?

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