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MW05 ZHK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,891 mi
Last recorded119,891 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 119,891 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 118,630 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering hose has small seepage

Rear both inner sill corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2020 118,630 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear both inner sill corrosion

engine oil level low

Pass 3 Oct 2019 111,853 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 111,853 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sills holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Both fronts. (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 104,767 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 104,764 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front links. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 95,960 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 95,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 91,383 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,974 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 73,752 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 66,330 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 59,036 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 50,157 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 39,428 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 31,436 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 29,746 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 29,746 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 ZHK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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