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ET05 FNX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

160,305 mi
Last recorded160,305 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 FNX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 160,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s+n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2016 160,300 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s+n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 157,846 miles

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

n/s front seat base loose

Fail 10 Feb 2015 157,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front seat base loose

Pass 20 Feb 2014 137,059 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Numerous Nails in Nearside Rear Tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 136,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Numerous Nails in Nearside Rear Tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 117,377 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 117,377 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 99,509 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 93,498 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 93,498 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 78,098 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

offside rear ABS sensor wire bracket insecure

Fail 7 Jul 2010 78,098 miles

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

offside rear ABS sensor wire bracket insecure

Fail 28 Apr 2010 75,492 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 61,402 miles

Advise exhaust corroded.

Fail 9 Jul 2009 61,402 miles

Advise exhaust corroded.

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 44,612 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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ET05 FNX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FNX, 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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ET05 FNX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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