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FM05 OXE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

170,610 mi
Last recorded170,610 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 OXE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 170,610 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 163,063 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 155,372 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 149,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear 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))

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

Fail 10 May 2021 149,369 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired DOOR STEP SILL PATCH HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced MIDDLE SILL HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength SILL HLOED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 140,582 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 10 Oct 2019 136,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main o/s at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 123,753 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 112,523 miles

Condition of o/s/f cv boot

Corrosion to n/s outer sill

Pass 30 Aug 2016 104,230 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 104,228 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 98,985 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 98,485 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre centre stop light not working

Pass 4 Sep 2014 93,088 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 88,309 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 88,309 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 83,435 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 73,519 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 73,519 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 62,005 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 49,080 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 35,351 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,735 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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FM05 OXE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 OXE, 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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What year was FM05 OXE registered?

FM05 OXE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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The MOT history for FM05 OXE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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