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EA05 MHZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,955 mi
Last recorded198,955 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 MHZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2018 198,955 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in 2 places by down pipe and center box. (advise new system) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along the o/s up by fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation. (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing adrift. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split/de-bond.

damage/stone chip to front windscreen on the drivers side.

front number plate cracked/damaged.

n/s and o/s outer sills signs of heavy corrosion.

n/s/f tyre 2-3 mm.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 28 Mar 2017 177,184 miles

centre exhaust outer layer very rusty.

front number plate damaged.

front radiator lower cross member very rusty.

light oil mist n/s/r shock.

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split.

o/s/f tyre close to 1.6mm and worn inner edge.

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 27 Mar 2017 177,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back end of sill (jacking point) (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust outer layer very rusty.

front number plate damaged.

front radiator lower cross member very rusty.

light oil mist n/s/r shock.

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split.

o/s/f tyre close to 1.6mm and worn inner edge.

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 152,945 miles

hole in o/s/r outer sill at rear.

various brake pipes corroded.

various stone chips in front screen.

centre exhaust outer layer very rusty.

front pads 2/3 worn advise discs when pads replaced.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 150,466 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion o/s sill

Fail 27 Mar 2015 150,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion o/s sill

Pass 21 Mar 2014 128,580 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 109,303 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 21 Mar 2012 89,940 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 75,314 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres slightly worn inner eged

Fail 26 Mar 2010 61,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 61,076 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 45,826 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,327 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 32,320 miles

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

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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EA05 MHZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EA05 MHZ, 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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EA05 MHZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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