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MT05 ABV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,344 mi
Last recorded149,344 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 ABV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 149,344 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 145,041 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 145,038 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 137,338 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 137,338 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 127,975 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine leaking oil.

no reverse light.

rear engine mount worn.

Pass 15 Aug 2019 122,784 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 122,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 116,595 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 111,203 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 102,146 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 93,114 miles

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

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)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 93,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 2014 82,792 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 82,792 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 76,671 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre pipe lightly corroded

light scratches on windscreen

no spare wheel

Fail 28 Jun 2013 76,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre pipe lightly corroded

light scratches on windscreen

no spare wheel

Pass 13 Jul 2012 68,678 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded not leaking.

Fail 2 Jul 2012 68,639 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear silencer corroded not leaking.

Pass 25 Jun 2011 57,396 miles

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

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

front brake discs worn

unable to check nsf seatbelt due to no access

Pass 9 Jun 2010 50,433 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 40,486 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 31,363 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 31,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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MT05 ABV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MT05 ABV, 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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MT05 ABV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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