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MA05 OUU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,047 mi
Last recorded160,047 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 OUU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 160,047 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 160,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 155,132 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 155,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 140,982 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 140,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 122,856 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 122,849 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 122,846 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 115,380 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 104,544 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 14 Sep 2015 104,541 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 15 May 2014 94,784 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both sides rear outer sills corroded

front windscreen chipped in zone A

Pass 14 May 2013 84,624 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 73,780 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 63,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 52,496 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 41,882 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 33,305 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 33,305 miles

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

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

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 OUU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OUU, 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 OUU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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