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DV05 TZD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

147,995 mi
Last recorded147,995 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 TZD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 147,995 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside and offside droplinks

Pass 18 Apr 2016 143,495 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 143,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 133,534 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 133,534 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 127,623 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 127,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

high level brake light not working unable to tell if still connected

Pass 21 Mar 2013 117,649 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 117,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 89,587 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 89,587 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,915 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 60,931 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,496 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 31,496 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 28,373 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 23,479 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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DV05 TZD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DV05 TZD, 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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DV05 TZD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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