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MA05 ORU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,428 mi
Last recorded142,428 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 142,428 miles

inner and outer sills corroded-structure corroded-oil leak-front to rear brake pipes corroded-front x2 coil springs corroded-

rear brakes slightly juddering-service and parking brakes passed on limits-x2 front seats slight movement-

welding covered by substance, unable to check properly

Fail 6 Jan 2020 142,427 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flexi blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box broken (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure front (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f/ (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside inner sill holed x3 areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f/ (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f/ (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

inner and outer sills corroded-structure corroded-oil leak-front to rear brake pipes corroded-front x2 coil springs corroded-

rear brakes slightly juddering-service and parking brakes passed on limits-x2 front seats slight movement-

Pass 3 Nov 2018 133,776 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 133,775 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 124,760 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 124,760 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 116,800 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 116,800 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 103,653 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 103,653 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 94,565 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 90,649 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 84,466 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall has a chunk out of kerbing rim

Fail 25 Apr 2012 84,466 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall has a chunk out of kerbing rim

Pass 20 Apr 2011 79,515 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 74,546 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2009 66,260 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 66,260 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 46,264 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 46,264 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 ORU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ORU, 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 ORU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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