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ST05 MKV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,049 mi
Last recorded121,049 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 MKV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 121,049 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 121,049 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 109,596 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 95,684 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 78,719 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid floor area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 62,526 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,181 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front-rear [in clips] (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 62,181 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front-rear [in clips] (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 59,220 miles

o/s/r abs wire loose

Pass 13 Apr 2015 55,512 miles

Center exhaust is corroded.

N/S/F tyre is cut on sidewall.

O/S/R tyre has cuts in tread.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 51,524 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres has slight cracks in tread

rear exhaust outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 45,574 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,644 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,468 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly worn.

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,525 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2009 23,991 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 18,338 miles

Scratches on inside of windscreen.

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 MKV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MKV, 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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What year was ST05 MKV registered?

ST05 MKV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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