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FG05 XUU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

171,473 mi
Last recorded171,473 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 171,473 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (d))

revers lights not wiorkingboth side

under the vehicle is corrodet needs attantion

Fail 8 Dec 2022 171,473 miles

Emissions not tested tomuch smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOth SIDE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (d))

revers lights not wiorkingboth side

under the vehicle is corrodet needs attantion

Pass 14 Jul 2021 161,335 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 161,331 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 153,393 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 153,385 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 146,183 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective bush badly worn ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded/holed but not within prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded/holed but not within prescribed area

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

exhaust flexi worn/slight blow

Fail 28 May 2019 146,161 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective bush badly worn ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded/holed but not within prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded/holed but not within prescribed area

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

exhaust flexi worn/slight blow

Pass 31 May 2018 138,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 30 May 2018

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 5 Apr 2017 130,670 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 130,670 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 122,579 miles

coolent level low

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Feb 2016 122,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

coolent level low

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2015 114,421 miles

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

both sills corroded

tail pipe corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2015 114,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

both sills corroded

tail pipe corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 111,217 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2013 107,237 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 107,237 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 102,639 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 102,638 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 87,920 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 87,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 74,143 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 74,143 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 57,069 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 41,670 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 XUU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XUU, 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 XUU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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