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FL05 TFY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

235,614 mi
Last recorded235,614 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 TFY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 235,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sills and body work showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2020 228,377 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 228,342 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 221,403 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 221,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 211,314 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 211,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 198,746 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 190,131 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 178,516 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded close to fuel tank

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 22 Feb 2014 164,373 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 164,094 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 152,735 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 152,735 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 137,759 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 116,433 miles

CONTINENTAL. 195/65/R15/95T.

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 116,433 miles

CONTINENTAL. 195/65/R15/95T.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 98,045 miles

ADVISE RIGHT REAR TYRE AT 2.5.MM. CONTINENTAL.195/65/R15/95T/XL.

Pass 7 Mar 2009 81,052 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 63,761 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 TFY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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