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DV05 TZT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,844 mi
Last recorded172,844 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 172,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 172,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 May 2019 172,825 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases two holes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking nearside and offside steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear,at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018
Pass 8 Feb 2017 162,363 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust repaired

Fail 25 Jan 2017 162,324 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust repaired

Pass 8 Jan 2016 90,961 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 83,060 miles

front and rear brake application and release slightly uneven

oil leaking from oil filter

power steering rack damp

Fail 8 Jan 2015 82,986 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake application and release slightly uneven

oil leaking from oil filter

power steering rack damp

Pass 13 Feb 2014 75,437 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 60,824 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 38,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 49,271 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 36,910 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 23,398 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 23,398 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,422 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 13,982 miles

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

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

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

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