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MT05 MHU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

165,939 mi
Last recorded165,939 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 165,939 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 165,893 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.72 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front headlight lens foggy , need polishing

Front o/s and n/s brake flexible ferrules corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower door catch defective

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brakes make noise when applied

brake pedal rubber split

reverse lights not working

steering feels clunky and has a stiff patch

Pass 19 Sep 2019 158,665 miles

windscreen washers could be better

reverse light not working

steering clunky

Coolant leak ()

Front o/s and n/s brake flexible ferrules corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower door latch not working

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

brake pedal rubber splitting on the edge

brake pipes corroding

Fail 19 Sep 2019 158,649 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front o/s and n/s brake flexible ferrules corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower door latch not working

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

brake pedal rubber splitting on the edge

brake pipes corroding

reverse light not working

steering clunky

windscreen washers could be better

Pass 14 Sep 2018 140,926 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 125,716 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear bottom door catch defective

Pass 19 Sep 2016 121,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 121,043 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 114,517 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 114,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 109,032 miles

Cv joint noise

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

Passenger seat not in use (frame bolted over the top) at time of test

Pedal rubber worn on the edge

Fail 15 Sep 2014 108,956 miles

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

Cv joint noise

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

Passenger seat not in use (frame bolted over the top) at time of test

Pedal rubber worn on the edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 102,367 miles

exhaust rubber missing from centre section

nearside inner rack has play

Fail 17 Sep 2013 102,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust rubber missing from centre section

nearside inner rack has play

Pass 7 Sep 2012 96,605 miles

2 exhaust mounting rubbers missing

Brake pedal rubber worn through on the edge

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

Front n/s ABS wiring fitted the wrong side of the anti roll bar linkage

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 96,592 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

2 exhaust mounting rubbers missing

Brake pedal rubber worn through on the edge

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

Front n/s ABS wiring fitted the wrong side of the anti roll bar linkage

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 85,617 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 75,522 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 75,522 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 64,740 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 64,730 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 51,266 miles

'blind spot' mirror glass on O/S cracked

N/S/F tyre sidewall scrubbed by kerb

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 MHU 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 59.1%.

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 MHU, 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 MHU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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