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MT05 MKJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

185,470 mi
Last recorded185,470 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 185,470 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 185,470 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 169,377 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 169,153 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 143,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 143,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 117,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 117,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 95,786 miles

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2016 95,786 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear(x2) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 94,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 93,840 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2012 89,568 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 89,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 81,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Nov 2010 76,277 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 64,998 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 50,710 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 50,710 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.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 MKJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MKJ, 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 MKJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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