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MV05 ZWG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,607 mi
Last recorded104,607 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 104,607 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 103,837 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 101,222 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 44,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle NSR BRAKE POOR. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Leaf spring fractured NSR SPRING BROKEN AT BUSH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Leaf spring fractured OSR SPRING BROKEN AT BUSH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NS OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel NSR. (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSR SILL HOLED BY SPRING. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 94,307 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 88,762 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 84,085 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 76,001 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear bumper corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2017 73,267 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 73,267 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust rubber broken (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 64,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 59,460 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 59,432 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 52,562 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 47,320 miles

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

Offside 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)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 47,306 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside 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 31 Mar 2012 42,251 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,052 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 37,052 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 32,136 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 31 Mar 2009 25,910 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,910 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,313 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 20,313 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

high level brake light inoperative

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 ZWG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White 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 MV05 ZWG, 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 ZWG registered?

MV05 ZWG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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