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MK05 XWV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

92,556 mi
Last recorded92,556 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 XWV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 92,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 92,556 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 89,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

radiator support bracket corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2020 89,977 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 87,964 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 87,963 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill x 2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 84,129 miles

Battery light on!

Front Cross member corroded!

Fail 24 Oct 2018 84,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery light on!

Front Cross member corroded!

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 78,682 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 78,682 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 73,912 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 69,368 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 64,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,473 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 59,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,823 miles

N/s door mirror poor

N/s/f & o/s/f wishbone rear bushes worn

Pass 10 May 2011 47,337 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 47,337 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 41,984 miles

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Fail 30 Mar 2009 36,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,275 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,850 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 29,850 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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MK05 XWV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MK05 XWV, 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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MK05 XWV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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