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MM05 OBE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,253 mi
Last recorded175,253 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 OBE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 175,253 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 175,173 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing front number plate broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe slightly damaged o/s/f to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central n/s/f to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 164,714 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

n/side outer sill corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2019 164,714 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

n/side outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 152,139 miles

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

Nearside sill corroded as marked

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 151,956 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside sill corroded as marked

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 145,192 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 145,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 136,546 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both steering rack ends slight play

Fail 17 Mar 2016 136,545 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both steering rack ends slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2015 124,721 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 124,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 111,237 miles

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

heatshield loose

Fail 17 Mar 2014 111,232 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

front wipers smearing

heatshield loose

Pass 6 Jul 2013 104,549 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 90,964 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 90,964 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 74,831 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 67,514 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 67,514 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 53,286 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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MM05 OBE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MM05 OBE, 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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MM05 OBE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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