MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Coolant leak bottom of radiator damp ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2x Exhaust rubbers missing
Coolant leak Radiator seeping coolant ()
Lower gear box mount has play
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Strong Advise: Brake pipe quite corroded
Offside Front Strong Advise: Brake pipe quite corroded
Offside Rear Strong Advise: Brake pipe quite corroded
Offside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge also has nail in tread
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Strong Advise: Brake pipe quite corroded
2x Exhaust rubbers missing
Coolant leak Radiator seeping coolant ()
Lower gear box mount has play
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Strong Advise: Brake pipe quite corroded
Offside Rear Strong Advise: Brake pipe quite corroded
Offside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge also has nail in tread
Gearbox mounting defective
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake pedal rubber worn
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust heat shield insecure
exhaust rubber missing
steering rack damp
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake pedal rubber worn
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust heat shield insecure
exhaust rubber missing
steering rack damp
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Battery warning light on
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside front fog light not working
Nearside rear tyre worn outer edges
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?
Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
ML05 OWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ML05 OWJ, 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
How do I check the history of ML05 OWJ?
You can check the full history of ML05 OWJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was ML05 OWJ registered?
ML05 OWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 April 2005.
Is ML05 OWJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for ML05 OWJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ML05 OWJ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ML05 OWJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.