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MT05 AEE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,225 mi
Last recorded138,225 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 138,225 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 138,225 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 132,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 128,479 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill area front/rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill front/rear various holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill various holes front/rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded &offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 115,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot starting to crack

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 109,593 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eye level brake light innop

n/s outer sill dented showing signs of corrosion and heavily welded

n/s/r bumper and end cap missing

n/s/r light lense cracked

o/s and n/s front tyres are wearing on edges

o/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion and heavily welded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 103,097 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear light lense cracked

Nearside Rear rear bumper end cap is missing

Offside Rear rear tyre cracked and perrished

eye level brake light in op

Fail 4 Oct 2016 103,097 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear light lense cracked

Nearside Rear rear bumper end cap is missing

Offside Rear rear tyre cracked and perrished

eye level brake light in op

Pass 1 Oct 2015 97,820 miles

Front numberplate cracked

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

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

Nearside Rear light lense cracked

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

both rear tyres cracking and perished

nearside outer sill is damaged and both sills have been welded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 97,820 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front numberplate cracked

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

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

Nearside Rear light lense cracked

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

both rear tyres cracking and perished

nearside outer sill is damaged and both sills have been welded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 92,221 miles

n/s/r light damaged

o/s and n/s bumper end caps insecure

Fail 7 Oct 2014 92,221 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/r light damaged

o/s and n/s bumper end caps insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2013 86,417 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear light lense cracked

radiator lower supprt panel bent

Pass 14 Sep 2012 81,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front no plate cracked

rh wiper arm hinge damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2012 81,174 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front no plate cracked

rh wiper arm hinge damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2011 74,803 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 74,803 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 69,839 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 64,558 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 64,555 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 47,443 miles

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

n/s/r bumper corner cap missing but not dangerous to other road users

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 AEE 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 61.9%.

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 MT05 AEE, 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 AEE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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