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MA05 MWG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

180,857 mi
Last recorded180,857 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 MWG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2019 180,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake pipes corroded

Both rear tyre treads are heavily perished/cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 178,438 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 178,340 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated Unable to open bonnet to check items (3.1 (c))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 175,216 miles

Rear Rear exhaust has been cut off

Rear Exhaust rubber split

Alternator belt badly perished

Gearbox seal leaking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe twisted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 175,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Alternator belt badly perished

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Gearbox seal leaking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe twisted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust rubber split

Rear Rear exhaust has been cut off

Pass 5 Aug 2016 169,935 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake efficiency just meets test requirements.

Fail 5 Aug 2016 169,935 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake efficiency just meets test requirements.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 163,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 8 Aug 2014 157,079 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip device split

Fail 7 Aug 2014 157,079 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip device split

Pass 15 Jul 2013 149,700 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 149,551 miles

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Centre stop lamp not working but unable to see if connected.

Exhaust tail pipe badly corroded.

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

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

Offside rear light unit loose but secure.

Oil leak

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 134,952 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 123,038 miles

Front registration plate damaged.

High level stop lamp not working.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on edges.

Offside parking brake lazy.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 109,317 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Slight play in front anti roll bar linkages.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 93,401 miles

Nearside front lower ball joint worn,almost a test failure.

Windscreen damaged.

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 30 May 2008 76,904 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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MA05 MWG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This 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 MA05 MWG, 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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MA05 MWG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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