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FP05 ZHT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

125,898 mi
Last recorded125,898 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 125,898 miles

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

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

under body rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2025 124,564 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 124,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 122,969 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2024 122,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 122,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 121,098 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 121,091 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 118,409 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhuast corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 115,489 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 111,815 miles

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

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

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

centre brake light inop

Fail 2 Jun 2020 111,815 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

centre brake light inop

Pass 21 May 2019 106,960 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both sill's corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 101,848 miles

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

corrosion to both front coil springs

corrosion to both inner & outer sills

corrosion to under body & exhaust system

lower gear box mounting worn

steering rack damp

Fail 31 May 2018 101,780 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded long centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded long centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion to both front coil springs

corrosion to both inner & outer sills

corrosion to under body & exhaust system

lower gear box mounting worn

steering rack damp

Pass 31 May 2017 96,848 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre 3.4mm on outer edge

corrosion to all brake pipes

corrosion to front coil springs

corrosion to under body & inner & outer sills

damage to windscreen

slight noise to n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 31 May 2017 96,848 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre 3.4mm on outer edge

corrosion to all brake pipes

corrosion to front coil springs

corrosion to under body & inner & outer sills

damage to windscreen

slight noise to n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 May 2016 86,259 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

both n/s outer tyre walls worn

corrosion to all metal brake pipes & front coil springs

corrosion to both outer sills

cracking to aux belt

lower gear box mounting worn

power steering rack damp

Fail 25 May 2016 86,259 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

both n/s outer tyre walls worn

corrosion to all metal brake pipes & front coil springs

corrosion to both outer sills

cracking to aux belt

lower gear box mounting worn

power steering rack damp

Pass 29 May 2015 80,308 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes & front coil springs

light corrosion to outer sills & under body

n/s/r tyre walls worn

steering rack damp

Pass 1 May 2014 72,432 miles

drivers washer jet poor

light corrosion to all underbody including rear leaf springs and all brake pipes

light corrosion to front coil springs

power steering rack damp

slight fading to rear number plate

Pass 23 Apr 2013 66,398 miles

front brake discs and pads low/worn

light corrosion to front coil springs and underbody

nearside front tyre on 2.8mm

offside front tyre on 2.5mm

slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 25 Apr 2012 60,756 miles

nearside front steering rack damp

nearside rear tyre 3mm on outer edge

slight engine oil leaks

vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2011 52,091 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wipers split

corrosion to front coil springs

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

light corrosion to exhaust system

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

slight wear to front brake discs

steering rack damp

Pass 28 Apr 2010 43,411 miles

both rear tyre walls worn

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,456 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 24,706 miles

front brake pads low(not below minimum thickness)

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 ZHT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White 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 ZHT, 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 ZHT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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