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MJ05 UFZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,640 mi
Last recorded186,640 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 186,640 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 , location s marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Location marked ()

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Grease seeping from gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak Engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Mar 2017 186,638 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer 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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 , location s marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Location marked ()

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Grease seeping from gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak Engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 176,941 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 170,668 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 164,975 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2014 164,975 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 139,374 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 11 Apr 2012 125,864 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 125,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 114,561 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 114,561 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 101,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 101,374 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 90,169 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 68,961 miles

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 UFZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UFZ, 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 UFZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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