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ST54 TMV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,209 mi
Last recorded151,209 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 TMV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2018 151,209 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from reservoir to master cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Brake pipe. (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Front/center outer and inner sill corroded. (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (8.2.2)

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Pipe from underneath to fuel rail. ()

No revers lights working.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2-3mm and bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Fog light slightly discolored

Oil leak ()

Radiator bottom support panel damaged.

Pass 1 Apr 2017 149,769 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge and cracking. (4.1.E.1)

Rear No revers light working.

Slight oil leak.

Fail 24 Mar 2017 149,769 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty No hazard lights working. (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge and cracking. (4.1.E.1)

Rear No revers light working.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 148,424 miles

Alternator belt starting to split.

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge and cracking.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge and cracking.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak.

Fail 23 Mar 2016 148,424 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Alternator belt starting to split.

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge and cracking.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge and cracking.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 146,790 miles

Battery slightly loose.

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded but still supported.

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 146,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery slightly loose.

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded but still supported.

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 145,173 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 143,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust hanger bracket partly broken

slight imbalance on rear brake application

Fail 12 Feb 2013 143,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust hanger bracket partly broken

slight imbalance on rear brake application

Pass 21 Feb 2012 120,106 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 111,624 miles

2x front brake pipes corrodied

2x rear brake pipes corrodied

Pass 9 Feb 2010 94,029 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 74,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 54,410 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 54,410 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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ST54 TMV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ST54 TMV, 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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ST54 TMV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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