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PF05 UCW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,937 mi
Last recorded98,937 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 UCW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 98,937 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 98,934 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 85,494 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 85,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Apr 2019 71,198 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Non-obligatory centre stop lamp not working

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 57,041 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2018 57,041 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2017 48,115 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 48,112 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

wiper blasé starting to smear on screen

Pass 13 Apr 2016 38,966 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 28,473 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 22,200 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 19,924 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 19,924 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 17,461 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 17,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 13,756 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 11,639 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 9,505 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 9,505 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 7,419 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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PF05 UCW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PF05 UCW, 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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PF05 UCW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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