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ST05 HEV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,968 mi
Last recorded162,968 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 HEV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 162,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 162,968 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 160,375 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 160,354 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake discs are corroded pads low

Pass 3 May 2016 157,858 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 157,858 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 153,599 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 153,599 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2014 147,131 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 132,053 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 107,572 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 93,859 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 79,936 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 66,818 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 49,305 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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ST05 HEV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ST05 HEV, 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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ST05 HEV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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