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VO05 XCZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,089 mi
Last recorded106,089 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 XCZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 106,089 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

spare wheel carrier loose but not likely to fall off

spare wheel tyre damaged, also flat

Fail 29 Feb 2020 106,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure bolts loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

spare wheel carrier loose but not likely to fall off

spare wheel tyre damaged, also flat

Pass 15 Mar 2019 104,260 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 100,718 miles

Oil leak engine has oil leak, oil present around engine but not dripping on the ground ()

Fail 28 Feb 2018 100,718 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 96,733 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 96,715 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 89,040 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 88,170 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 88,170 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 73,433 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 66,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 66,877 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,033 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 46,397 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 37,179 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 37,178 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

passgers mirror broken

rear brakes noisey when applied

spare wheel flat and insecure

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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VO05 XCZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VO05 XCZ, 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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VO05 XCZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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