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MJ05 FJE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,104 mi
Last recorded96,104 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 FJE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 96,104 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2026 96,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 92,771 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 89,580 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 85,647 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 81,263 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 81,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 75,934 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST LEAK FROM TURBO JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR MOUNTING RUBBER MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE ALONG CHASSIS RAIL (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 75,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILLS HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILLS HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST LEAK FROM TURBO JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR MOUNTING RUBBER MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE ALONG CHASSIS RAIL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 71,807 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 71,807 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front lower ball split pin missing but not likely to come loose

Pass 17 Oct 2018 56,425 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 56,425 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 51,778 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Oct 2016 47,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear repair to sill heavily coated

noise from rear brakes when applied

Fail 15 Oct 2016 47,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

noise from rear brakes when applied

Fail 16 Jul 2015 41,713 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 41,713 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 38,551 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 33,543 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,495 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 23,730 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 16,516 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 10,693 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 6,513 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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MJ05 FJE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MJ05 FJE, 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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MJ05 FJE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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