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MW05 BLZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,804 mi
Last recorded141,804 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 BLZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 141,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 136,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge zero on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack damp and play/wear noted in it (offside)

Fail 6 Sep 2019 136,988 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge zero on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack damp and play/wear noted in it (offside)

Pass 2 Aug 2018 131,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering rack damp

Fail 30 Jul 2018 131,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering rack damp

Pass 2 Aug 2017 123,017 miles

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

damp noted at steering rack

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2017 123,017 miles

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

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

damp noted at steering rack

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 104,060 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 91,592 miles

rear ends of both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 91,592 miles

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

rear ends of both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,496 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear ends of both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2013 81,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear ends of both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 69,551 miles

both front wipers torn

nail noted in nearside front tyre inner shoulder/sidewall

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2011 55,701 miles

beam deflecter fitted to nearside headlamp

damp noted at steering rack

Fail 26 Jul 2011 55,701 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damp noted at steering rack

Pass 9 Jul 2010 39,816 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 39,816 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 22,753 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 22,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 17,813 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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MW05 BLZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MW05 BLZ, 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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MW05 BLZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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