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ML05 XOP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,759 mi
Last recorded183,759 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 183,759 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 183,718 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

turbo inter cooler leaking

Pass 28 Jul 2015 160,827 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 150,449 miles

some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 22 Jul 2014 150,449 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 19 Jul 2013 141,800 miles

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

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

cambelt kit replacement history

nearside front fog lamp requires attention

steering rack damp

Pass 10 Jul 2012 133,179 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 123,087 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 113,692 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 103,795 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 92,861 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 7 May 2008 91,035 miles

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

Nearside 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 XOP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XOP, 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 XOP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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