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OE05 TPO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

210,489 mi
Last recorded210,489 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 TPO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 210,489 miles

Outer sill corroding

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2018

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing one on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on bulkhead (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 179,608 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 May 2017 179,570 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight noise on Nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2016
Fail 2 Jul 2016

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 261,363 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 230,907 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 230,907 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 235,612 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 235,612 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 200,918 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 172,075 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 144,602 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 143,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 109,126 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 73,351 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 73,351 miles

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

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

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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OE05 TPO 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 63.2%.

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 OE05 TPO, 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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OE05 TPO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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