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PN05 ZRU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 ZRU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024

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

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

both outer sill have been plated and undersealed

Pass 8 Feb 2022 79,022 miles

front discs corroded/should clean up with use

vehicle extensively correctly welded and undersealed

Fail 1 Mar 2021 78,983 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake drum significantly and obviously worn willl not turn locked very tight (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills welding poor standasrd also front of silll poor needs sorted (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc badly distorted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill front ionparts require attention (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 74,642 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear inner sill slight damage corroded

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2019 74,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear inner sill slight damage corroded

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2018 70,210 miles

corrosion to underside and sills

Pass 1 Jun 2017 64,081 miles

signs of corrosion to sills

Pass 26 May 2016 61,295 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 61,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 57,208 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2014 52,841 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 46,623 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 May 2013 79,402 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2012 41,018 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 36,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,402 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 31,402 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 23,943 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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PN05 ZRU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This 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 PN05 ZRU, 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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PN05 ZRU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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