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MJ05 FNS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

157,124 mi
Last recorded157,124 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2025 157,124 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level stop lamp inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill panel corroded and holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre inner sill panel whish mounts side loading door extensively corroded and holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill panel previous inadequate repair - not continuous welding . (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side load bay door will not open from outside . (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill panel previously inadequate repair - not continuous welding . (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper corner damaged and part missing - sharp edges . (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill panel corroded and holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel panel holed extensively across the top below side load door , (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner rear corner panel within 30cm of rear leaf spring shackle mounting corroded and holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill panel corroded and holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill panel corroded and holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade loose and insecure - worn . (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill previous inadequate repair - not continuous welding . (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill previous inadequate repair - not continuous welding . (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes to rear of fuel tank excessively corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper corner damaged and part missing - sharp edges. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill panel corroded and holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner rear corner panel within 30 cm of rear leaf spring shackle mounting corroded and holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill panel corroded and holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 92,389 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 85,451 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 85,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 83,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

underneath of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2021 83,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

underneath of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2020 82,641 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 82,641 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 81,394 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside, offside (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 81,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside, offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 80,142 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

rear engine mount slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2017 77,928 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake pedal anti-slip device slightly worn

Fail 16 Aug 2017 77,921 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake pedal anti-slip device slightly worn

Pass 14 Jun 2016 75,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill and rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

screen washer reservoir top missing

Fail 26 May 2016 75,007 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken from axle mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills and rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)

brake and clutch anti slip provision slightly worn

nail in n/s/r tyre

screen washer resovior top missing

Pass 4 Jun 2015 72,388 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 72,382 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 67,950 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 67,949 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,976 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 63,973 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2012 59,752 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 10 Jun 2011 55,517 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 53,295 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 53,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 50,617 miles

front windscreen badly cracked in nearside top corner but outside wiper sweep

topped engine oil up with 1 litre for smoke test

Pass 9 Sep 2009 46,085 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 46,085 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,055 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 37,055 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 FNS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This 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 FNS, 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 FNS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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