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MJ05 FKR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,438 mi
Last recorded171,438 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 171,438 miles

Nearside Front D/SHAFT INNER GAITER SPLIT

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ST/RACK PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER-SILL PREVIOUS REPAIR AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

OIL-LEAK O/S/F ENGINE AREA

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

Rear SERVICE BRAKE PULSATES, NEEDS ATTENTION

Fail 7 Jan 2020 171,438 miles

Nearside Front D/SHAFT INNER GAITER SPLIT

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ST/RACK PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER-SILL PREVIOUS REPAIR AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

OIL-LEAK O/S/F ENGINE AREA

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light LAMP LENS DAMAGED (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Rear SERVICE BRAKE PULSATES, NEEDS ATTENTION

Pass 13 Nov 2018 150,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 138,237 miles

slight play rack ns

Pass 1 Nov 2016 136,321 miles

surface corrosion rear springs,n/s outer sill,front subframe

Fail 1 Nov 2016 136,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface corrosion rear springs,n/s outer sill,front subframe

Pass 9 Nov 2015 128,155 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 128,149 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 118,633 miles

nearside rear outersill corroded through

Fail 30 Oct 2014 118,633 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear outersill corroded through

Pass 31 Oct 2013 105,527 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 105,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 94,505 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 94,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 80,750 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 80,735 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 73,274 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2009 59,034 miles

front brake pads low

mearside front inner drive shaft gaiter slight leak

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2008 47,459 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

marks on front windscreen off wipers

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 FKR 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 63.2%.

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 MJ05 FKR, 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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What year was MJ05 FKR registered?

MJ05 FKR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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