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FE05 CHH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,175 mi
Last recorded172,175 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 CHH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 172,175 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 172,175 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 154,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 137,151 miles

All foot brakes fluctuate, some bordering on excessive!

Coolant bottle empty

Engine lower stabilizer bar front bush un-serviceable

Localised brake pipes corrosion. Some previously greased, presume corrosion, and some not fully visible.

Slight play in offside front suspension ball joint

Fail 8 Aug 2017 137,145 miles

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

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached (at tow bar). Obviously not 'live' but end of cable not secured (1.9.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported ABS (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported ABS (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All foot brakes fluctuate, some bordering on excessive!

Coolant bottle empty

Engine lower stabilizer bar front bush un-serviceable

Localised brake pipes corrosion. Some previously greased, presume corrosion, and some not fully visible.

Slight play in offside front suspension ball joint

Pass 12 Aug 2016 118,880 miles

Front No. plate damaged

High level brake lamp inoperative

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 118,874 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch pedal anti slip is worn smooth

clutch pedal pivot is worn

Pass 11 Aug 2015 94,950 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 94,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 67,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

brake pipes been greased

Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,938 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2012 59,938 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 51,995 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2011 51,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 45,852 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 39,935 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 31,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FE05 CHH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This 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 FE05 CHH, 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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FE05 CHH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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