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DV05 TZG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,883 mi
Last recorded94,883 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 94,883 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 94,883 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 89,074 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 89,074 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 84,207 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 84,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking front to rear above fuel tank (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 78,462 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 78,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 72,330 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 67,526 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 67,526 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,732 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 47,844 miles

o/s/f wheel rim been knocked

top brake light bulb inop

Pass 10 May 2011 38,399 miles

coolant low

pads low

Fail 28 Apr 2010 27,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 27,368 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 11,199 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 TZG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DV05 TZG, 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 TZG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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