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MV05 ZWS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,867 mi
Last recorded124,867 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 124,867 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 117,574 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight wear/play in offside steering rack output shaft

Pass 17 Mar 2015 110,725 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 104,057 miles

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 18 Mar 2013 99,333 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 95,070 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 89,962 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edga

Fail 25 Mar 2011 89,960 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edga

Pass 7 May 2010 129,021 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2010 129,011 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 116,486 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 116,486 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 91,838 miles

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

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

slight warp in front brake discs recommend replacement

Fail 16 May 2008 91,815 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZWS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZWS, 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 ZWS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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