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PY05 MKM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,920 mi
Last recorded162,920 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 MKM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 162,920 miles

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

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

inner sills/chassis rusty / various brake pipes rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2018 158,264 miles

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

both lower sills corroded

front coil springs corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

under body and chassis corroded+

Fail 6 Feb 2018 158,068 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 9 Jan 2017 152,970 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both corroded eyes (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 152,967 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both corroded eyes (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 146,115 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 146,115 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 135,829 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 126,339 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 118,095 miles

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

front brake pads appear approx 75% worn

Pass 5 Dec 2011 108,391 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 98,738 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 84,157 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 84,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 70,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 70,819 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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PY05 MKM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PY05 MKM, 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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PY05 MKM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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