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MT05 DFO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

182,406 mi
Last recorded182,406 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 DFO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 182,406 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 182,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and centre inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front central and rear inner sill holed and rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 175,320 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Fail 5 Oct 2024 175,312 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 2 Oct 2023 173,162 miles

underbody and components have signs of slight corrosion

windscreen has a slight scratch

Fail 28 Sep 2023 173,140 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill central section holed next to seat mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed next to rear axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill centrally has holed next to seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up the side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody and components have signs of slight corrosion

windscreen has a slight scratch

Pass 7 Sep 2022 169,605 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on manual rotation (1.2.1 (f))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2021 166,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 4 Sep 2020 163,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both head lights only just making image

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2019 160,764 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing on outer edge

general under body corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2018 156,524 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

underbody and components showing signs of slight corrosion

windscreen has slight scratches

Pass 7 Jul 2017 147,275 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

front number plate damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2017 147,272 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2016 142,083 miles

Centre exhaust rubber ripped but still supported

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

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

reverse bulb not working

Fail 24 Jun 2016 142,083 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Centre exhaust rubber ripped but still supported

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

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

reverse bulb not working

Pass 2 Jul 2015 134,955 miles

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)

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust tail section corroded

front number plate damaged

o/s/r tyre tread worn unevenly

windscreen scratched

Fail 2 Jul 2015 134,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust tail section corroded

front number plate damaged

o/s/r tyre tread worn unevenly

windscreen scratched

Pass 15 May 2014 120,317 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

General corrosion under vehicle

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle under side dirty

Fail 15 May 2014 120,317 miles

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

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

General corrosion under vehicle

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle under side dirty

Pass 25 Apr 2013 103,239 miles

Battery light on dash

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

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

Vehicle dirty

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Apr 2013 103,239 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Battery light on dash

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Vehicle dirty

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Apr 2012 90,458 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

battery light on dash

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Apr 2012 22,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

battery light on dash

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Apr 2011 78,540 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 78,537 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 68,776 miles

tracking

Fail 19 Apr 2010 27,106 miles

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

front pads wearing low

nearside front disc warped slightly

tracking

Pass 22 Apr 2009 53,910 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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MT05 DFO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This 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 DFO, 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 DFO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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