CarVerify

Free Car Check

FM05 JWV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,272 mi
Last recorded114,272 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 JWV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2025 114,272 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 114,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 113,898 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective both middle rubbers cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Front chip in wind screen

Front shocks corroded

Offside Front both inner & outer c/v boots leaking grease

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

Rear all suspension components corroded

sills corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2022 113,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2022 113,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2021 112,917 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 111,478 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side near to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 111,469 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear seal corroded within 30cm from rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side near to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 110,916 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2018 110,467 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter weeping

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion in places

Pass 24 Aug 2017 110,020 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 108,375 miles

All brake pipes corroaded slightly

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

Steering rack damp slightly

Various small chips in screen

Pass 25 Aug 2015 106,992 miles

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

various small chips in window screen

Fail 25 Aug 2015 106,963 miles

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

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

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

various small chips in window screen

Pass 30 Aug 2014 104,061 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 30 Aug 2014 104,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 3 Sep 2013 97,428 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 97,428 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 89,806 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2011 84,798 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 72,756 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 72,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 50,124 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 50,124 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 36,310 miles

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

off side front and off side rear tyres at 3mm

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
Full Ford Transit Connect reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FM05 JWV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FM05 JWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM05 JWV?

You can check the full history of FM05 JWV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FM05 JWV registered?

FM05 JWV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is FM05 JWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 JWV shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM05 JWV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FM05 JWV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.