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MT05 FPE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

193,150 mi
Last recorded193,150 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 193,150 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 193,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 190,044 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2022 190,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 188,259 miles

Advise brake pipes corroded.

Advise general corrosion.

Advise n,s front tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Advise oil leak.

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 182,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 182,492 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 173,946 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 101,331 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 94,995 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 86,682 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 86,376 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,594 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 74,560 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 65,002 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 54,974 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 49,042 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped/pitted

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer shoulder

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2010 42,527 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,942 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 35,617 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,857 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 25,857 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 FPE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FPE, 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 FPE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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