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FP05 ZGC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

159,148 mi
Last recorded159,148 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 ZGC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 159,148 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside sill starting to corrode

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside sill starting to corrode

Fail 19 Jun 2026 159,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside sill starting to corrode

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside sill starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jun 2025 154,571 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Steering rack wet

Fail 12 Jun 2025 154,571 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

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

Steering rack wet

Pass 11 Jun 2024 151,667 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on outer sills

Pass 21 Jun 2023 147,215 miles

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

Coolant bottle empty

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 145,159 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Front coil springs corroded.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded.

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded.

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

brake pipes o/s/r very corroded (strong advise)

high level brake light dim.

Fail 21 May 2022 145,084 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded.

Front coil springs corroded.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded.

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

brake pipes o/s/r very corroded (strong advise)

high level brake light dim.

Pass 11 Jun 2021 141,168 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 138,261 miles

Front tyres very low inner edges and cracking in the tread.

Offside Rear tyre cracking in the tread (strong advise)

drivers washer jet not working.

Fail 24 Mar 2020 137,983 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front tyres very low inner edges and cracking in the tread.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre cracking in the tread (strong advise)

Pass 10 Apr 2019 131,696 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is starting to wear slightly low on the edges of the tread surface

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

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

Nearside drive shaft inner gaiter is starting to deteriorate slightly

Nearside outer sill is starting to corrode the full length

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

Offside Front brake pads look to be wearing slightly low

Offside Front tyre is starting to wear slightly low on the edges of the tread surface

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing along the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside drive shaft inner gaiter is starting to deteriorate slightly

brake pedal rubber anti slip device has worn low on the edge of the pad

steering rack area is slightly damp with fluid but no evidence of a positive leak

Fail 8 Apr 2019 131,696 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases input pipe to the box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is starting to wear slightly low on the edges of the tread surface

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

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

Nearside drive shaft inner gaiter is starting to deteriorate slightly

Nearside outer sill is starting to corrode the full length

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

Offside Front brake pads look to be wearing slightly low

Offside Front tyre is starting to wear slightly low on the edges of the tread surface

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing along the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside drive shaft inner gaiter is starting to deteriorate slightly

brake pedal rubber anti slip device has worn low on the edge of the pad

steering rack area is slightly damp with fluid but no evidence of a positive leak

Pass 26 Jun 2018 129,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside drive shaft inner gaiter is slightly damp with grease but fully secure and no evidence of any damage

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has age related deterioration along the tread grooves

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber anti slip device has worn low on the edge of the pad

steering rack area is slightly damp with fluid but no evidence of a positive leak

Fail 25 Jun 2018 129,931 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside drive shaft inner gaiter is slightly damp with grease but fully secure and no evidence of any damage

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has age related deterioration along the tread grooves

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber anti slip device has worn low on the edge of the pad

steering rack area is slightly damp with fluid but no evidence of a positive leak

Pass 6 Jul 2017 125,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside drive shaft inner gaiter is slightly damp with grease but fully secure and no evidence of any damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal rubber anti slip device has worn low on the edge of the pad

steering rack area is slightly damp with fluid but no evidence of a positive leak

Fail 30 Jun 2017 125,173 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking inside of the inner wing area (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing badly and starting to split along the tread grooves

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth is wearing slightly low and close to the legal limit

Nearside drive shaft inner gaiter is slightly damp with grease but fully secure and no evidence of any damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both wiper blades are slightly poor to clear the front screen

brake pedal rubber anti slip device has worn low on the edge of the pad

steering rack area is slightly damp with fluid but no evidence of a positive leak

washer jet performance and aims are very poor

Pass 1 Jul 2016 118,979 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jun 2015 110,295 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre down to 2.5mm

offside front tyre down to 3mm

Pass 29 Apr 2014 102,295 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 93,884 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 87,268 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Apr 2012 87,268 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2011 79,559 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 69,997 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 58,986 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 47,347 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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FP05 ZGC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FP05 ZGC, 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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FP05 ZGC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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