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PX05 ZHE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,621 mi
Last recorded127,621 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 ZHE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 127,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 118,809 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 109,223 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 107,609 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 106,644 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 106,642 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 100,231 miles

Both Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated

Both Rear Suspension Leaf Springs Rusted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Scratches On Windscreen

Pass 4 Oct 2016 94,745 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit rest of tyre 3mm tread and showing cracking to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre showing cracking

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

non standard wheels and tyres fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 89,956 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 85,935 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 82,411 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 76,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,928 miles

spare wheel missing

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

both windscreen washer jets slightly blocked

Pass 21 Sep 2010 50,791 miles

spare wheel missing

Pass 11 Sep 2009 40,197 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

near side front tyre wearing close to limit in places

near side rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,160 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 21,707 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 21,707 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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PX05 ZHE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PX05 ZHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX05 ZHE registered?

PX05 ZHE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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