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FG05 ZBX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,768 mi
Last recorded114,768 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 114,768 miles

2 x headlamp covers deteriorated ( light intensity reduced

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear some corrosion outer sill

Pass 28 Nov 2019 110,707 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 110,704 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 103,701 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 103,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2017 94,435 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 94,370 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Hangers snapped (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 77,187 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 77,180 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 77,044 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 68,145 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 65,210 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nsr surface cracking side wall

Pass 29 Jun 2013 61,780 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,727 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 55,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 47,190 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 35,992 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 27,530 miles

offside rear and spare tyres starting to perrish

Pass 7 May 2008 26,242 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 ZBX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ZBX, 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 ZBX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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