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FP05 ZGL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

202,327 mi
Last recorded202,327 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 ZGL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 202,327 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber Worn/Split (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps Deteriorated with Poor Beam Images (4.1.4 (b))

Reversing Lamps Not Working

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 198,451 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 192,858 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 190,030 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 188,316 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 188,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 186,032 miles

Anti slip missing from clutch pedal.

Near side rear lamp damaged.

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 185,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Anti slip missing from clutch pedal.

Near side rear lamp damaged.

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 180,852 miles

Anti slip missing from clutch pedal.

Both front tyres worn badly on inside edge.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear outer sill corroded.

Offside rear outer sill corroded.

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 173,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 173,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 167,355 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Fail 27 May 2016 167,355 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 162,408 miles

rear bumper center missing

o/s front inner drive boot damp

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

Oil leak

front brake pads getting low

n/s front outer drive boot damp

Fail 10 Jun 2015 162,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake pads getting low

n/s front outer drive boot damp

o/s front inner drive boot damp

rear bumper center missing

Pass 28 Jun 2014 157,471 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 150,178 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2013 150,178 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2012 142,328 miles

front tyres worn on inside

n/s front drive boot damp

Pass 16 Jun 2011 132,678 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f inner drivrshaft boot damp

sills damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2011 132,678 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/f inner drivrshaft boot damp

sills damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2010 106,013 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 78,113 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 78,113 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 52,928 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 ZGL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZGL, 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 ZGL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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