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FM05 OZE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

182,675 mi
Last recorded182,675 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 OZE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 182,675 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 169,288 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 152,041 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 135,848 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 135,848 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022
Pass 11 Feb 2021 123,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 123,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated very slight pin holed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 111,866 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 104,404 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 97,042 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 89,840 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 81,553 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 74,212 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 64,704 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 54,695 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,082 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 36,331 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 24,426 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 19,063 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 OZE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OZE, 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

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What year was FM05 OZE registered?

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

Is FM05 OZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 OZE shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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