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FV05 OMY

2005 Ford Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,045 mi
Last recorded95,045 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Connect103,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 OMY
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2024 95,045 miles

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

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Fail 14 Feb 2024 95,013 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 90,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides

Pass 2 Mar 2022 87,565 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 87,558 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))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 84,947 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 82,414 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 80,341 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 78,218 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 78,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 77,561 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 76,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 76,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 71,778 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,367 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 62,906 miles

N S R Tyre got cuts

Pass 21 Jul 2011 55,614 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 52,466 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 48,183 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 41,814 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Connect?

Based on 7,482 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 296
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 274
Brake pipe excessively corroded 175
Stop lamp not working 166
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 154
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FV05 OMY is a 2005 Ford Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Ford Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 103,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 296 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV05 OMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV05 OMY registered?

FV05 OMY is a 2005 Ford Connect, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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