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FM05 OWA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 223,352 miles

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

o/s rear brake pipe corroded

service brake peddle ant islip rubber deteriated

Fail 29 Jan 2021 223,291 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

o/s rear brake pipe corroded

service brake peddle ant islip rubber deteriated

Pass 18 Jul 2019 214,663 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 205,894 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 205,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 196,938 miles

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

corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 21 Jul 2016 185,831 miles

surface corrosion to sills

Fail 21 Jul 2016 185,831 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to sills

Fail 9 Jul 2015 172,550 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 172,550 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 159,475 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 147,439 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 147,439 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 132,670 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 132,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 118,085 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 118,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 101,095 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 83,561 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 62,198 miles

front tyres at 3mm in places

Fail 31 Jul 2008 62,189 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front tyres at 3mm in places

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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FM05 OWA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FM05 OWA, 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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FM05 OWA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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