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OU05 XLM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,114 mi
Last recorded97,114 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 XLM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 97,114 miles

slight play nearside front wheel

Pass 24 Aug 2016 88,935 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 80,818 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 71,199 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear leafspring corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 71,199 miles

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

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

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

both rear leafspring corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 67,993 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 56,019 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 46,842 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 40,838 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 32,994 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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OU05 XLM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OU05 XLM, 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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OU05 XLM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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