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P5 PSE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,231 mi
Last recorded84,231 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 PSE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 84,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper/Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

O/S/F Brake calliper bleed nipple corroded

O/S/R and N/S/R leaf springs corroded

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper/Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 84,230 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper/Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

O/S/R and N/S/R leaf springs corroded

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper/Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 83,672 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front NSF fog light cluster loose but not insecure in bumper.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity OSR light cluster has large crack but still operational. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Under body General corrosion present.

Fail 11 Nov 2024 83,671 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted OSR Bumper quarter. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Windscreen also has damage larger than 10mm in Zone A. (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front NSF fog light cluster loose but not insecure in bumper.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity OSR light cluster has large crack but still operational. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Rear Bumper missing plastic exterior.

Under body General corrosion present.

Pass 16 Nov 2023 83,119 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen / large crack o/s of screen / adjacent to "a" post pillar going from top of screen to half way down / strong advise attention to rectify (3.2 (a) (i))

advise on diesel fuel addative

underside / paneling / steering / suspension / braking components all showing general corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2023 83,118 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both front / both rear indicator bulbs faded in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s dip beam inop (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s cv gaiter insecure (clip broken) components covered in cv grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen / large crack o/s of screen / adjacent to "a" post pillar going from top of screen to half way down / strong advise attention to rectify (3.2 (a) (i))

advise on diesel fuel addative

slight fluctuation on rear brakes / advise attention

underside / paneling / steering / suspension / braking components all showing general corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2022 82,443 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear sil excessively corroded on the nearside rear hole has developed

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 82,442 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear sil excessively corroded on the nearside rear hole has developed

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 80,495 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear nsr sil corroded, holed advise attention

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 80,495 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear nsr sil corroded, holed advise attention

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 79,477 miles

advise to replace both wiper blades / o/s wiper arm slightly worn at pivot point / advise attention

o/s/r bumper corner missing / bumper damaged // corroded / advise attention

stone chips in screen / o/s top edge of screen cracked / advise attention

underside / components all showing signs of general corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2020 79,477 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb dull (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both dull (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advise to replace both wiper blades / o/s wiper arm slightly worn at pivot point / advise attention

o/s/r bumper corner missing / bumper damaged // corroded / advise attention

stone chips in screen / o/s top edge of screen cracked / advise attention

underside / components all showing signs of general corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2019 78,090 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edges / loosing tread pattern / advise to replace 195 / 65 / 15

advise on tracking check / adjust due to tyre wear

stone chips in screen

underside / paneling / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of becoming advanced slightly in places

vehicle body work damaged in places / rear bumper corroded / body work showing corrosion in places

Pass 27 Oct 2018 75,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 73,237 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 70,467 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 65,956 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 59,349 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil filter corroded and leaking

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 74,702 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil filter corroded and leaking

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 53,380 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 53,370 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,633 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 48,598 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 45,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 42,639 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,752 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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P5 PSE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P5 PSE, 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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P5 PSE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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