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MV05 XRM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,647 mi
Last recorded131,647 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 XRM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2019 131,647 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear box missing no emmissions test (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 124,958 miles

EXHAUST SLIGHT LEAK

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 121,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 121,327 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely both (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 112,899 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 112,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 105,866 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 97,776 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2014 97,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 88,097 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 88,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 76,024 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 72,469 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 61,265 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,065 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 48,119 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 40,160 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 40,160 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 XRM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XRM, 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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MV05 XRM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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