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DS05 UDJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,426 mi
Last recorded182,426 miles
Recorded on8 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2020 182,426 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 181,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both sills corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 170,448 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 170,448 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 161,483 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 161,483 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 156,392 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 156,392 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 150,450 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All steel (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake needs adjusting

Fail 3 Mar 2016 150,450 miles

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

Stop lamp not working offside and centre (1.2.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (2.4.A.3)

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 5 Mar 2015 144,680 miles

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

long travel on handbrake

nearside sill corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 139,454 miles

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

nearside front sill corroded

Fail 1 May 2014 139,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

nearside front sill corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 130,717 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 130,717 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 123,253 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 116,233 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 105,603 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2010 105,603 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 89,071 miles

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

drive shaft inner gaiter damaged not leaking

oil leak from engine

trim missing off osr bumper

Fail 21 Jul 2008 89,071 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

oil leak from engine

trim missing off osr bumper

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

drive shaft inner gaiter damaged not leaking

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 UDJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UDJ, 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 UDJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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