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MJ05 UFV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,177 mi
Last recorded173,177 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 UFV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 173,177 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 158,955 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 143,323 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 121,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 102,495 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 102,495 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 85,492 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 67,740 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 67,740 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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 UFV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ05 UFV registered?

MJ05 UFV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is MJ05 UFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ05 UFV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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