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FG05 OJH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

216,091 mi
Last recorded216,091 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 OJH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 216,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 207,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

all brake pipes have a coating of grease.

exhaust heavily corroded.

general unde rbody corrosion present

Pass 22 Jul 2019 193,893 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both sills very corroded

brake pipes corroded all four

nail in osr tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2019 193,893 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

both sills very corroded

brake pipes corroded all four

nail in osr tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2018 184,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall worn

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

Offside Rear on the limit

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

near/side/rear inner sill damaged

oil leak

oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2017 182,107 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

all brake pipes greased & corroded

near side rear inner sill damaged

slight under body corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2016 180,189 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased/corroded

oil leaks/steering rack weeping

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2015 178,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under/outerboy corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2015 178,582 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under/outerboy corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2014 177,269 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

underbody/outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 175,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Jul 2012 173,120 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 173,120 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 168,922 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2010 164,890 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 161,439 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 129,541 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 129,541 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FG05 OJH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 FG05 OJH, 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 OJH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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