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FY05 CAE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,883 mi
Last recorded136,883 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 CAE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 136,883 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 129,122 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 129,108 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 121,175 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 121,175 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 105,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2015 105,233 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 93,549 miles

centre exhaust getting weak

front no plate detiorating

nsf tyre on wear bars

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

rack gaiters damp

Fail 3 Apr 2014 93,549 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust getting weak

front no plate detiorating

nsf tyre on wear bars

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

rack gaiters damp

Fail 20 Oct 2012 80,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber split

Pass 20 Oct 2012 80,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

clutch pedal rubber split

Pass 31 Aug 2011 61,873 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 55,524 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 55,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,889 miles

off side rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 10 May 2008 23,334 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 23,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FY05 CAE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FY05 CAE, 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 FY05 CAE registered?

FY05 CAE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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