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FL05 MHN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,225 mi
Last recorded167,225 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 MHN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 167,225 miles

Front Tyres perishing

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 167,225 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyres perishing

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Sep 2014 164,523 miles

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

body damage to nearside rear

front brake pads low

gearbox stabilizer mounting worn

light corrosion to rear brake pipes

nearside front tyre on 2.6mm

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

slight noise and roughness in offside front wheel when rotated

spare tyre flat

steering rack damp

stone chips in windscreen

wiper blades poor

Fail 8 Sep 2014 164,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

body damage to nearside rear

front brake pads low

gearbox stabilizer mounting worn

light corrosion to rear brake pipes

nearside front tyre on 2.6mm

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

slight noise and roughness in offside front wheel when rotated

spare tyre flat

steering rack damp

stone chips in windscreen

wiper blades poor

Pass 2 Sep 2013 145,314 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 142,431 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 142,431 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 127,460 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 112,299 miles

Front Brake disc(s) wearing thin

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 96,434 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 80,899 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 80,899 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 67,044 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2008 67,044 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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FL05 MHN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FL05 MHN, 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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FL05 MHN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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