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ST05 UHZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

152,188 mi
Last recorded152,188 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 152,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also upper strut turret. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also upper strut turret. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lagging in operation slightly.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 152,068 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected excessive movement between bolt`s and rack both n/s and o/s. (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also upper strut turret. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also upper strut turret. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lagging in operation slightly.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 149,193 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside corrosion should be kept under observation.

Fail 31 Jan 2022 148,191 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside corrosion should be kept under observation.

Pass 28 Jan 2021 139,917 miles

Keep corrosion under observation

Fail 27 Jan 2021 139,915 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2020 128,641 miles

Rear doors unable to open , access still available through side door.

Pass 17 Jan 2019 120,723 miles

Fuel filter insecure at bulkhead.

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Underside corrosion should be kept under observation.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both o/s and n/s sills becoming corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 116,681 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 112,266 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 112,264 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 106,891 miles

Front radiator cross member becoming corroded.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 98,786 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear tyre wear should be kept under observation.

Fail 15 Jan 2014 77,218 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 77,218 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 79,610 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 79,610 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 75,384 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 75,384 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust tail pipe coroded at end

front discs coroded

n/s front inner cv gaitor split

n/s/r bumper end trim missing

Pass 13 May 2010 32,808 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 55,845 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 79,309 miles

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

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 UHZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UHZ, 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 UHZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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