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ET05 CBX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,177 mi
Last recorded128,177 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 CBX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 128,177 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear bumper cap missing

offside rear outer sill corroding

Fail 14 Aug 2020 128,177 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear bumper cap missing

offside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2018 117,937 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in lower part of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 117,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in lower part of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 112,881 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 108,510 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 104,780 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 24 Jul 2014 100,375 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 100,375 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2013 94,094 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 88,108 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 88,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 77,332 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 77,332 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 67,275 miles

headlamps masked off to give flatline pattern

Fail 10 Sep 2010 67,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

headlamps masked off to give flatline pattern

Fail 12 Feb 2009 47,926 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 47,926 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 41,017 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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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ET05 CBX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ET05 CBX, 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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What year was ET05 CBX registered?

ET05 CBX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 August 2005.

Is ET05 CBX safe to buy?

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