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MF05 DLX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,834 mi
Last recorded81,834 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 DLX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 81,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear rears lens small crack

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 72,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

light underbody corrosion forming to rear suspension

slight oily seepage

Pass 11 Aug 2021 63,328 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 63,328 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 54,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 44,340 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 44,333 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2018 38,100 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 31,956 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 30,046 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 25,506 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 22,678 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 19,595 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 16,131 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 13,078 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 10,836 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 10,836 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 9,895 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 9,702 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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MF05 DLX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MF05 DLX, 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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MF05 DLX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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