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FG05 EWH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,827 mi
Last recorded138,827 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 EWH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2023 138,827 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 135,219 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 131,278 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering rack damp

Pass 13 Mar 2020 126,651 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sunstrip (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 126,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sunstrip (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 123,386 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 123,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 123,308 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint( cat ) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety upper ?? (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front steering rack leaking?

both front tyre treads getting close to legal limit

high level brake light not working

Pass 17 Mar 2018 110,319 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 110,319 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 94,556 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 82,475 miles

high level brake light not working

two metal objects in offside front tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2016 82,475 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

high level brake light not working

two metal objects in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2015 75,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorating

nearside front tyre worn on both shoulders

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit and perished

offside front tyre badly worn on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre getting low and perished

Fail 27 Mar 2015 75,464 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

nearside front tyre worn on both shoulders

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit and perished

offside front tyre badly worn on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre getting low and perished

Pass 29 Nov 2013 59,631 miles

Spare tyre flat

Corrosion hole forming in exhaust at front hanger bracket - Exhaust system has some other light corrosion

Engine oil staining/leak

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight corrosion to n/s & o/s front steel brake pipes into flexi hoses in wheelarches

n/s/r tyre has slight cracking between tread in direction of rotation

o/s/r tyre mis-shaped on inner getting low on tread

Fail 29 Nov 2013 59,630 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion hole forming in exhaust at front hanger bracket - Exhaust system has some other light corrosion

Engine oil staining/leak

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight corrosion to n/s & o/s front steel brake pipes into flexi hoses in wheelarches

Spare tyre flat

n/s/r tyre has slight cracking between tread in direction of rotation

o/s/r tyre mis-shaped on inner getting low on tread

Pass 12 May 2012 52,068 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 45,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 45,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 33,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2010 33,279 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 25,433 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,931 miles

Nail in Offside rear tyre tread

Nearside front wiper blade split

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Oil dampness around bottom of engine

Trim missing from Offside front door

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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FG05 EWH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FG05 EWH, 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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FG05 EWH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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