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MJ05 FKE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,370 mi
Last recorded184,370 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 184,370 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated socket cover missing (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 183,399 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 183,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 177,931 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear Bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 mainline front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 May 2023 177,926 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear Bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

Nearside Rear parking brake cable been rubbing against road wheel

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 mainline front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 174,153 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 174,140 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Nearside loading door (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front , beam image projection distorted. It would appear some form of lens buffing maybe required (4.1.4 (b))

Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 160,641 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 160,640 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 158,237 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 158,237 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 142,891 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 127,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 116,685 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 7 Jan 2013 104,160 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2011 88,253 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 57,138 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 26 Nov 2009 59,378 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 47,504 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 43,136 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 43,136 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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 FKE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FKE, 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 FKE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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