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DV05 TZL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,053 mi
Last recorded133,053 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 133,053 miles

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

Front Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 133,053 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door side door runner corroded (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 127,425 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 127,425 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 122,268 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 167,899 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 110,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 110,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 95,215 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 91,755 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both side front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust outer skin slightly rusty

Fail 9 Feb 2017 91,755 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both side front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust outer skin slightly rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2016 88,229 miles

Exhaust backbox outerskin rusty

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

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 88,228 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Exhaust backbox outerskin rusty

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

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 84,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 84,636 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 79,377 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

radiator insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2012 73,984 miles

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

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

front crossmember damaged radiator insecure

spare wheel missing

Fail 5 Dec 2012 73,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front crossmember damaged radiator insecure

spare wheel missing

Pass 9 Dec 2011 67,888 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 67,086 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 61,898 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 61,898 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 50,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,449 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 37,302 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 37,302 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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 TZL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TZL, 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 TZL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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