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MJ05 JMO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

162,477 mi
Last recorded162,477 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 162,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 162,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 160,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi-pipe to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn.

Fail 19 Jul 2016 160,881 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi-pipe to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 158,675 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 158,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 156,624 miles

abs warning light fitted and working but abs not fitted to vehicle

knock from o/s front

n/s rear tyre very low tread badly worn on edge and out of shape strong advise

noise from drive belt area

steering rack misting oil

transmission oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2014 156,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

abs warning light fitted and working but abs not fitted to vehicle

knock from o/s front

n/s rear tyre very low tread badly worn on edge and out of shape strong advise

noise from drive belt area

steering rack misting oil

transmission oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 149,799 miles

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle and sills

Fail 20 May 2013 149,799 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both door mirrors cracked

both rear indicators discoloured

centre heat shield insecure

high level brake light inop

n/s front tyre very low tread and badly worn inner edge

n/s rear bumper corner missing

n/srear tyre low tread cracking in treads and slightly out of shape

rear door handle faulty

spare wheel missing

steering rack slightly misting oil

Pass 6 Oct 2010 134,749 miles

bad transmission oil leak

n/s rear bumper corner missing

n/s/door mirror and cowl damaged

n/s/front drop link arm slight play and gaiter split

noise from engine drive belt area

o/s/rear tyre low tread cracking in tread and uneven wear strong advise

rear indicators poor colour

rear leaf springs slight corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2009 110,323 miles

windscreen damaged on o/side

Fail 4 Sep 2009 109,524 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 86,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate cracked

high level stop light inop

nearside door mirror slight damage

nearside rear tyre low tread

spare wheel missing

Pass 31 Jul 2008 86,930 miles

front number plate cracked

high level stop light inop

nearside door mirror slight damage

nearside rear tyre low tread

spare wheel missing

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 JMO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 JMO, 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 JMO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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