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MV05 MZF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

225,543 mi
Last recorded225,543 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 MZF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 225,543 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 215,232 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 215,229 miles

Offside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Nearside Middle row (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 209,898 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 203,984 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 199,113 miles

oil sump corroded

oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 191,599 miles

Oil leak

chassis and underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2015 191,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

chassis and underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2014 171,698 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 171,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 153,772 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 133,159 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 102,609 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 81,959 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 68,169 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 68,169 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 48,612 miles

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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MV05 MZF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MV05 MZF, 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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What year was MV05 MZF registered?

MV05 MZF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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