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PJ05 ECV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,210 mi
Last recorded143,210 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 ECV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 143,210 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Rear offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 140,016 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 135,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from sump

slight corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2016 131,206 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 126,809 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 122,606 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 118,372 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 114,272 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 108,908 miles

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

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 19 Aug 2010 93,200 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 93,366 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 76,942 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 76,942 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 59,093 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Fail 21 Apr 2008 59,093 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inside edge

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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PJ05 ECV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ05 ECV, 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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PJ05 ECV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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