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MV05 XST

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,992 mi
Last recorded170,992 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 XST
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 170,992 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

front subframe corroded but not considered excessive

vehicle underbody has corrosion all over but not considered excesive

Pass 14 Apr 2015 170,955 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 161,660 miles

Front brake pads worn

Nearside mirror glass slightly damaged

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery slightly insecure

brake pipes corroded

front sub-frame corrroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 153,233 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 153,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 139,025 miles

brake pipes corroded

slight play and knocking noise on steering rack

wiper arms worn

Fail 21 Mar 2012 139,025 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake pipes corroded

slight play and knocking noise on steering rack

wiper arms worn

Pass 23 Mar 2011 124,332 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 124,332 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

knocking noise on steering

Fail 23 Mar 2010 111,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 111,805 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 76,249 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 XST is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XST, 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 XST is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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