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P223 MJW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,862 mi
Last recorded103,862 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 MJW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 103,862 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective mount missing exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack has misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose bumper corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component slightly loose door external trim loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 103,843 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps not working (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective mount missing exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack has misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose bumper corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component slightly loose door external trim loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 101,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 101,116 miles

Fuel system component leaking ENGINE BAY (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury BUMPER END BROKEN AND SHARP (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 96,550 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 96,550 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 93,355 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 90,122 miles

Offside Rear inner sidewall split

Fail 15 Jul 2016 90,122 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear inner sidewall split

Pass 10 Jul 2015 87,470 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 87,470 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 84,516 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack in front windscreen

Fail 1 Jul 2014 84,516 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack in front windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2013 81,222 miles

crack in front windsecreen

Fail 23 Jul 2013 81,222 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crack in front windsecreen

Fail 20 Jul 2012 79,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Two Exhaust support mounts missing

Pass 20 Jul 2012 79,220 miles

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

Two Exhaust support mounts missing

Pass 21 Aug 2010 53,673 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in osf nsf suspension

Pass 26 Aug 2009 34,500 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,453 miles

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

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

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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P223 MJW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P223 MJW, 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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P223 MJW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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