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FX05 XRF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,263 mi
Last recorded119,263 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2020 119,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant leak from thermostat (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil fliter ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 112,123 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 108,061 miles

Front Inner both cv gaitors perished

Front Inner both cv joints have slight play in them

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear corner bumper missing

Nearside outer sill corroded and perforated towards front. but not within 30cm of seatbelt or suspension mounts.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear both rear tyres perished.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all brake pipes greased unable to carry out detailed inspection

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both rear leaf springs corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

spare wheel missing

Pass 21 Mar 2017 105,507 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn both inner (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside outer sills (5.2.6)

all brake pipes greased not allowing a detailed inspection

both rear tyres perished

engine oil level and coolant level low

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front coil springs, rear leaf springs and shackles slightly corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear bumper trim missing

Fail 17 Mar 2017 105,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn both inner (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside outer sills (5.2.6)

all brake pipes greased not allowing a detailed inspection

both rear tyres perished

engine oil level and coolant level low

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front coil springs, rear leaf springs and shackles slightly corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear bumper trim missing

Pass 24 Mar 2016 102,106 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 95,922 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 95,922 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 90,284 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 83,658 miles

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

all brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

Fail 18 Mar 2013 83,640 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

all brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

Pass 13 Mar 2012 77,430 miles

Grease on brake pipes prevent detailed inspection.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 71,920 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 71,920 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 66,077 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 66,077 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 57,044 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 46,580 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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FX05 XRF 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 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FX05 XRF, 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 XRF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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