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ML05 XED

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,464 mi
Last recorded158,464 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 158,464 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear light lens damaged but not affecting output

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 155,358 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 148,427 miles

centre stop light not working

slight blow on exhaust front flex

small crack in windscreen nearside

Pass 19 Sep 2018 145,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 19 Sep 2018 145,322 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 20 Sep 2017 135,805 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 129,485 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 124,084 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front Tyre worn on inside edge

spare Tyre worn out

Fail 19 Sep 2015 124,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front Tyre worn on inside edge

spare Tyre worn out

Pass 3 Sep 2014 120,272 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 112,943 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 95,827 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2012 95,827 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

o/s front brake disc showing slight runout

o/s front caliper piston dust cover/seal insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2011 93,111 miles

both sides front tyres worn. on 1.6 mm limit

n/s inner c.v. boot split

o/s wiper splitting

Pass 1 Jul 2010 90,418 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 71,681 miles

wiper blades getting worn

Fail 16 Jun 2009 71,681 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

wiper blades getting worn

Pass 24 Jun 2008 63,639 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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ML05 XED 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 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 XED, 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 XED is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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