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MW05 ZHJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,185 mi
Last recorded103,185 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 103,185 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 103,157 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 99,200 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 95,719 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 92,403 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 88,992 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 88,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 81,236 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 73,194 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 66,565 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 64,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 63,586 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 61,740 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 56,027 miles

slight damage n/s/r ind lens

slight damage to n/s/f wing

Pass 2 Aug 2011 51,865 miles

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

oil leak (oil filter loose tighten up but advise check)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 51,865 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak (oil filter loose tighten up but advise check)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 46,696 miles

bonnet strut clip broken

o/s/r wheel trim missing

slight damage to o/s/r wheel rim

Pass 29 Jul 2009 41,518 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,766 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

slight wear on clutch and brake pedal anti slip pads

Fail 22 Jul 2008 34,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

high level brake light inop

slight wear on clutch and brake pedal anti slip pads

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 ZHJ 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 80%.

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 ZHJ, 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 ZHJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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