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ML05 OWJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,248 mi
Last recorded176,248 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 OWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 176,248 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 164,733 miles

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))

Pass 22 May 2017 162,941 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 162,941 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 162,706 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 162,376 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 20 May 2014 149,250 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 149,186 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 138,440 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 138,440 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 129,310 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 100,221 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2011 100,221 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 83,857 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 71,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 71,554 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 55,515 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 55,515 miles

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.

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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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.

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ML05 OWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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