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FH05 FBL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,835 mi
Last recorded167,835 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 FBL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2023 167,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

oil leak lower engine

Pass 30 Mar 2022 163,480 miles

front subframe heavily corroded-rear axle corroded-leaf springs corroded-front suspension arms corroded-rear and front chassie legs corroded-chassie/structure corroded

inner/outer sills corroded-coil springs corroded-inner arches corroded-inner rack arms slight play-ball joints slight play-n/s/f tyre worn low-/edges perished-

Fail 26 Mar 2022 163,480 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened o/s/f/ link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front subframe heavily corroded-rear axle corroded-leaf springs corroded-front suspension arms corroded-rear and front chassie legs corroded-chassie/structure corroded

inner/outer sills corroded-coil springs corroded-inner arches corroded-inner rack arms slight play-ball joints slight play-n/s/f tyre worn low-/edges perished-

Pass 8 Apr 2021 159,023 miles

-n/s/r/ brake binding slightly

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

front subframe corroded-front to rear brake pipes corroded-front suspension arms corroded-

n/s/r/ and o/s/f/ tyres on limit-welding covered by substance unable to check properly-

Fail 3 Apr 2021 159,023 miles

Direction indicator not working o/s/r white (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f/ inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps rear inop (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r/ outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside inner multiple places holed- (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside inner sill multiple places holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside outer sill holed multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/r/ tyre inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

-n/s/r/ brake binding slightly

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

front subframe corroded-front to rear brake pipes corroded-front suspension arms corroded-

Pass 24 Mar 2020 157,266 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 154,168 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot

Nearside Front blind spot mirror cracked

OS/NS outer sills repair not seam welded and possible signs of body filler. repair plates weak

radiator leaking at os lower

Fail 30 Mar 2019 91,206 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot

Nearside Front blind spot mirror cracked

OS/NS outer sills repair not seam welded and possible signs of body filler. repair plates weak

radiator leaking at os lower

Pass 9 Apr 2018 151,222 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 151,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings complete sill outer (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front and rear sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 146,465 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 142,678 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 138,425 miles

ns blind spot mirror cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2014 134,958 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 131,875 miles

nearside rear sill corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2013 131,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 127,148 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall to tread cracking

Fail 8 Mar 2012 127,148 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre sidewall to tread cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2011 96,382 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 96,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 90,221 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 83,743 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 83,743 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 51,895 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 51,895 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FBL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FH05 FBL, 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 FBL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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