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MT05 FKE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,846 mi
Last recorded148,846 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 148,846 miles

Drivers seat adjustment requires slight toggle.

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

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

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

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

Nearside front beam image slightly disfigured.

Nearside front wheel bearing starting to sound slightly rough when rotated.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front beam image slightly disfigured.

Offside washer slightly weak.

Screen damage.

Pass 20 May 2014 141,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside rear lower shocker bolt damaged.

Passenger and drivers door strap defective.

Screen damage.

o/s/f seat covers stripped

Fail 15 May 2014 141,194 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside rear lower shocker bolt damaged.

Passenger and drivers door strap defective.

Screen damage.

Pass 23 May 2012 129,017 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 128,791 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake pipes corroded

both front washers poor

front brake pads wearing thin

front number plate slightly damaged

n/.s number plate light dim

slight play both steering rack ends

Pass 6 May 2011 106,667 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 88,350 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 72,600 miles

both front tyres waering low on inner edges,,also slight damage to screen

Pass 20 May 2008 56,624 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 FKE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MT05 FKE, 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 FKE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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