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FV05 ONW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,878 mi
Last recorded181,878 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 ONW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 181,878 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 181,868 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 172,450 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 165,906 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 13 Jun 2012 165,906 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 17 Jun 2011 145,682 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2011 145,682 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,609 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 102,759 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 85,475 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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FV05 ONW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV05 ONW, 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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What year was FV05 ONW registered?

FV05 ONW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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