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MT05 MHV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,790 mi
Last recorded177,790 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 177,790 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s f outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2019 168,396 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2018 162,137 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front strongly advise to change as wear is evident (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 156,601 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement strongly advise to change as wear IS present in both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both front showing signs of wear strongly advise to change (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 149,481 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 141,506 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

dry on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oilin throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 21 Mar 2014 124,057 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 124,057 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 114,686 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 114,864 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 27,938 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 96,038 miles

Oil leak

Power Steering Rack Weeping

Fail 26 Jul 2010

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Power Steering Rack Weeping

Pass 11 Jul 2009 92,147 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 92,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 81,033 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 80,458 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MHV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MHV, 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 MHV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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