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MA05 MWW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,391 mi
Last recorded117,391 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 MWW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 117,391 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 117,391 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 110,575 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 102,799 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake lever high

Fail 10 Sep 2021

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both side sills inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake lever high

Pass 7 Sep 2020 83,908 miles

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

front to rear underbody/mechanical components rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2019 81,544 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 80,807 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 79,625 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 79,622 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 77,872 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 75,983 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 74,172 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 70,852 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 63,877 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,206 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 54,513 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,383 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 34,198 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 33,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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 MWW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MA05 MWW, 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 MWW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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