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MW05 DHA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

198,707 mi
Last recorded198,707 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 DHA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 198,707 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear gearbox mounting rubber bush has excessive movement

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 May 2018 198,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear gearbox mounting rubber bush has excessive movement

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 189,157 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 189,157 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 181,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner (3.6.B.2c)

Slight oil misting on steering rack

Fail 9 May 2016 181,794 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner (3.6.B.2c)

Slight oil misting on steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2015 168,048 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 148,449 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 126,924 miles

rear seats removed time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2012 108,365 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 108,365 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 90,817 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front inner CV Boot split

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

Oil Leak

Fail 9 Jun 2011 90,523 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front inner CV Boot split

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

Oil Leak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 71,841 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 51,526 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 33,581 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DHA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MW05 DHA, 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 DHA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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