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FG05 XTY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,199 mi
Last recorded139,199 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 XTY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 139,199 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 134,236 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2016 134,118 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 124,174 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear lights cracked

exhust rubing drop link

Fail 5 May 2015 124,172 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear lights cracked

exhust rubing drop link

Pass 23 Apr 2014 113,834 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 25 Apr 2013 109,546 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 98,348 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 98,348 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2011 87,361 miles

battery warning light on

nearside tyre worn on both edges of the tread

rattle from engine on idle

Fail 18 Mar 2011 87,356 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery warning light on

nearside tyre worn on both edges of the tread

rattle from engine on idle

Pass 17 Mar 2010 65,633 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 53,765 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,365 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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FG05 XTY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XTY, 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 XTY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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