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ST05 TDX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

162,324 mi
Last recorded162,324 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 162,324 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 150,112 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Hand brake high (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 150,112 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both half moon bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Hand brake high (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 137,733 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 132,220 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside inner thread edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outersill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside inner thread edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 122,571 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 113,089 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 103,686 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 94,225 miles

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 13 Oct 2011 86,334 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 78,704 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 72,877 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,543 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 42,440 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 TDX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ST05 TDX, 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 TDX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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