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FM05 PBF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,645 mi
Last recorded157,645 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2018 157,645 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 149,409 miles

new hazard warning lamp switch

Fail 21 Jul 2017 149,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

new hazard warning lamp switch

Pass 8 Jun 2016 141,416 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 141,416 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 130,169 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2015 130,169 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 120,292 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 114,056 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 114,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 93,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 93,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 67,953 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 67,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 58,379 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 58,379 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 48,062 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 47,827 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 PBF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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