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DU05 FWD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,023 mi
Last recorded164,023 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 FWD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 164,023 miles

engine lower stabilizer bush worn

high level brake light inop

noise on engine {aux belt)

oil leak on engine

radiator insecure and mounting bracket displaced

Fail 4 Mar 2014 163,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine lower stabilizer bush worn

high level brake light inop

noise on engine {aux belt)

oil leak on engine

radiator insecure and mounting bracket displaced

Pass 4 Mar 2013 154,508 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

radiator mounting bracket damaged, radiator insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2013 154,456 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

radiator mounting bracket damaged, radiator insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2012 147,159 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2012 147,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

high level brake light inoperative

oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Feb 2011 136,907 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 113,301 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 92,585 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 70,107 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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DU05 FWD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DU05 FWD, 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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What year was DU05 FWD registered?

DU05 FWD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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