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ML05 XNG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,735 mi
Last recorded57,735 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 XNG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 57,735 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 145,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 133,394 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded.

n/s rear brake binding (border pass).

Fail 21 Oct 2014 133,394 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded.

n/s rear brake binding (border pass).

Pass 13 Nov 2013 121,212 miles

n/s rear brake binding.

play in n/s front anti roll bar linkage.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 121,212 miles

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

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

n/s rear brake binding.

play in n/s front anti roll bar linkage.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 106,427 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded.

o/s front brake pipe corroded.

Fail 24 Oct 2012 105,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs worn and corroded.

o/s front brake pipe corroded.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 96,657 miles

both front brake pipes corroded.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 81,368 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,709 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 53,442 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads appear low recomend wheels off inspection

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2008 35,754 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XNG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XNG, 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 XNG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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