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FX05 XVF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

195,260 mi
Last recorded195,260 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 195,260 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 187,754 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 187,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 181,285 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 181,285 miles

Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 176,198 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner / outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 176,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner / outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 171,834 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 167,240 miles

Offside Front Pad retaining clip missing

Fail 9 Sep 2020 167,238 miles

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Pad retaining clip missing

Pass 30 Sep 2019 162,465 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 162,465 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 156,021 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 156,021 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 149,812 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears, at various supporting clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 144,746 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 139,602 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 133,778 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 127,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2012 122,807 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 116,349 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 110,401 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 103,306 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 103,306 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 89,601 miles

advise only to off side rear tyre starting to feather

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 XVF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FX05 XVF, 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 FX05 XVF registered?

FX05 XVF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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