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FH05 DTV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

228,618 mi
Last recorded228,618 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 DTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 228,618 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 228,618 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 225,402 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 225,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 225,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 219,912 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 217,826 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 208,495 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 200,585 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 191,530 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides of van (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of van (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides of van (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides of van (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 191,520 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides of van (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of van (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides of van (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides of van (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 182,926 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 174,339 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 164,688 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 152,422 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on outer edges

Pass 17 May 2011 136,417 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 117,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 5 Jun 2009 97,235 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 74,060 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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FH05 DTV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FH05 DTV, 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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FH05 DTV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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