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OV05 TUW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,609 mi
Last recorded171,609 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 TUW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 171,609 miles

Nearside Front inner cv boot damp

Rear exhaust box corroded

engine damp with oil

exhaust heat shield insecure

number 4 injector damp

rear bumper missing

Pass 24 May 2016 170,988 miles

engine and steering rack damp

injecter area damp

rear bumper missing

Pass 15 May 2015 162,676 miles

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

offside and nearside rear leafspring got surface corrision

offside rear bumber end trim missing

Fail 15 May 2015 162,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear leafspring got surface corrision

offside rear bumber end trim missing

offside rear tyre got cut on outer sidewall

Pass 19 May 2014 142,859 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

chip bottom of windscreen

Fail 19 May 2014 142,859 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

chip bottom of windscreen

Fail 20 May 2013 122,153 miles

N/S/Inner C.V Gaiter Split.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 122,153 miles

N/S/Inner C.V Gaiter Split.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2012 96,836 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 96,835 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 78,385 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 78,384 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 49,551 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 43,684 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 38,485 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 38,483 miles

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

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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OV05 TUW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OV05 TUW, 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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OV05 TUW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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