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MW05 ZZS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,863 mi
Last recorded146,863 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 146,863 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

antifreeze stain on front of engine

Fail 25 Mar 2019 146,863 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

antifreeze stain on front of engine

Pass 10 Mar 2018 140,758 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer corroded and starting to split

Fail 10 Mar 2018 140,758 miles

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

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

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

exhaust silencer corroded and starting to split

Pass 4 Apr 2017 139,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 139,671 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 134,253 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 134,252 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 128,776 miles

unable to check wheel bolts,wheel trims fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2015 128,776 miles

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

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

unable to check wheel bolts,wheel trims fitted

Pass 20 May 2014 122,099 miles

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

unable to check wheel bolts,wheel trims fitted

Fail 19 May 2014 122,099 miles

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

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

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

unable to check wheel bolts,wheel trims fitted

Pass 20 May 2013 116,088 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 108,805 miles

Centre stop lamp inop ( disconnected) Front tyres centre treads wearing O/S/R brake slight lagging

Pass 11 Apr 2011 99,900 miles

Wipers smear a little

Pass 19 Apr 2010 96,479 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Aug 2009 87,749 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 59,157 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 ZZS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZZS, 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 ZZS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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