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FV05 ZFY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,959 mi
Last recorded158,959 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2017 158,959 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 158,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

all lights dim

Fail 7 Jul 2017 158,918 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (hose at suspension) (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (centre sill) (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (inner sill) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (inner sill) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 157,105 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill coated in sealer (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

clutch pedal rubber worn

oil leaks

Pass 2 May 2015 149,655 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 149,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 142,932 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 142,932 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2012 123,438 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 123,438 miles

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2011 110,295 miles

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

drivers mirror slightly insecure

nearsid parking brake could be better

nearside rear bumper end missing

Fail 27 Jul 2011 110,295 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearsid parking brake could be better

nearside rear bumper end missing

Pass 24 Jun 2010 88,506 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 88,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside inner CV joint gaitor split

Nearside rear wheel slight damage & mudflap insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer sill crushed by jack

Oil leak filter rotten

Pass 7 Jul 2009 70,361 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 70,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 45,756 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 ZFY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZFY, 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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FV05 ZFY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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