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MT05 STZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

164,695 mi
Last recorded164,695 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 STZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 164,695 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 163,419 miles

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

both sill corroding

cv boots worn

Pass 8 Oct 2022 161,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 161,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 160,568 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 160,568 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 159,043 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 156,465 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 155,393 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 153,220 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak over flow bottle was empty ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail nr outer edge advise replace 195/65-15 ()

both outer sills patch welded both sides

Fail 12 Apr 2017 153,191 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak over flow bottle was empty ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail nr outer edge advise replace 195/65-15 ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 147,343 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 138,672 miles

corrosion to all brake pipes

engine oil leaks

general corrosion to underside

knock from steering

n/s/r drop link has slight play

slight play n/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 26 Jun 2015 138,662 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to all brake pipes

engine oil leaks

general corrosion to underside

handbrake lever travel

high level stop inop and lens broken

knock from steering

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

rear engine mount worn

Pass 27 Jun 2014 119,170 miles

high level stop ligh tnot working and lense damaged

n/s front bottom ball joint gaitor split but not allowing ingress of water or dirt

n/s rear bumper end cap not fitted

rear exhaust silencer mounting rubber not fitted

slight damage to n/s rear lamp unit

strong advise - under side of vehicle dirty - difficult to carryout adequate inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2013 104,005 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise centre rear stop lamp n/w

advise o/s/f washer jet only working at 50%

Fail 26 Jun 2013 103,936 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise centre rear stop lamp n/w

advise n/s/f tyre has a cut in the tread but under 25mm and not to cords

advise o/s/f washer jet only working at 50%

Pass 28 Jun 2012 86,607 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 86,607 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 76,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leak

wiper blades poor

Pass 28 Jun 2010 65,097 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front tyres uneven wear low treads/possible front wheel alignment required

nearside front tyre nail in tread

nearside front tyre nail in tread

Fail 28 Jun 2010 65,097 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres uneven wear low treads/possible front wheel alignment required

nearside front tyre nail in tread

nearside front tyre nail in tread

Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,064 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front outer tyre wall small cut

Pass 27 Jun 2008 38,607 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front tyre slight outer wall damage

near side rear bumper corner missing

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 STZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 STZ, 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 STZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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