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DS05 GUK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,556 mi
Last recorded165,556 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 GUK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 165,556 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 165,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2016 160,651 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 155,288 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 155,280 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

o/s rear tyre has age cracks within tread

Pass 27 Jun 2014 145,729 miles

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

Nearside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s inner cv boot insecure

Fail 26 Jun 2014 145,709 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s inner cv boot insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2013 139,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2013 139,381 miles

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 128,472 miles

REAR N/S WHEEL HARD TO TURN WHEN JACKED UP.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 111,522 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 90,643 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 72,839 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 54,531 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 GUK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GUK, 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 GUK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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