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ML05 OWP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

228,774 mi
Last recorded228,774 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 OWP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 228,774 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 228,773 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 216,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine noisey from timing belt area

power steering noisey

turbo pipe split

Pass 22 Feb 2016 202,905 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 202,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 192,222 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 192,222 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 181,149 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 181,149 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 165,564 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 165,564 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 155,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 155,256 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 129,184 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 129,179 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 May 2009 102,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 102,365 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 75,657 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 May 2008 75,657 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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 OWP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 ML05 OWP, 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 OWP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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