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MA05 OUV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside & offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front wiper mechanism worn

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 150,130 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Centre of rear bumper missing but no sharp edges

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills have multiple previous repairs and show signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Underbody covered in waste oil

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 149,967 miles

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

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

play in rear gearbox mount

rear bumper corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2023 149,967 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

play in rear gearbox mount

rear bumper corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2022 148,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear bumper corroded

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

all brake pipe ends rusty

hand brake travel

inner sills and under body rusty

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2022 148,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

all brake pipe ends rusty

hand brake travel

inner sills and under body rusty

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2021 146,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

siils/sill edges rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2021 146,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges--advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

siils/sill edges rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2020 144,478 miles

front brake pipe ends rusty

front tyres worn/balding on edges

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2020 144,476 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front brake pipe ends rusty

front tyres worn/balding on edges

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2019 141,076 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2019 141,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside inner sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2018 137,917 miles

front x2 tyres bald on inner edges--advise to replace

Fail 30 Apr 2018 137,917 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front x2 tyres bald on inner edges--advise to replace

Pass 2 May 2017 133,090 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 130,061 miles

o/s front brake pipe rusty-advise to replace

Pass 9 Sep 2015 122,900 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 122,900 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working x2 (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2014 116,031 miles

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

sills very rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2014 116,031 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

sills very rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2013 107,955 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 101,914 miles

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

keep check on front tyre depths

Pass 2 Sep 2011 95,648 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 81,500 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 81,500 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 66,848 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 25,413 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 OUV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OUV, 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 OUV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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