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FX05 XNZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

148,375 mi
Last recorded148,375 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 XNZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 148,375 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 148,375 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 145,640 miles

Nearside outer sill starting to corrode

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

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

Rear bumper corroded

gearbox mount deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2019 141,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside outer sill starting to corrode

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 134,863 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 134,863 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 128,379 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre right next to the sidewall ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 128,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre right next to the sidewall ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

heat shields insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2016 121,569 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 121,567 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 113,679 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 113,759 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 108,426 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 108,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2013 98,943 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 98,943 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 92,701 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 92,693 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 76,310 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 76,310 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 62,375 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 52,733 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,922 miles

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)

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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FX05 XNZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FX05 XNZ, 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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FX05 XNZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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