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ML05 XGH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,963 mi
Last recorded70,963 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 70,963 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 70,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 67,287 miles

BOTH front tyres worn on the inside

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 67,238 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

BOTH front tyres worn on the inside

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 65,804 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 61,633 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 55,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre rear brake pipes corroded.

n.s.r brake pipe corroded.

o.s.r brake pipe corroded.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 55,739 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre rear brake pipes corroded.

n.s.r brake pipe corroded.

o.s.f tyre wearing close to legal limit.

o.s.f tyre worn inner edge.

o.s.r brake pipe corroded.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 51,808 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 48,749 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,329 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 39,450 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 33,672 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,607 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 23,475 miles

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

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 XGH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XGH, 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 XGH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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