2005 Ford Transit Connect · 21,311 MOT tests
2005 Ford Transit Connect reliability
2005 Ford Transit Connects fail 52.5% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 20 Transit Connect years (21,311 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Connects: 36%)
- 52.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Connects: 36%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 140,621
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 21,311
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 22.6% of tests fail here (124% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 15% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Ford Transit Connect
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics28.1%
- Suspension26.2%
- Body, chassis and structure22.6%
- Brakes17.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.3%
- Tyres9.9%
- Seat belts and airbags7.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 10%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 7.55%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 6.04%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 5.75%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 5.66%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.45%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (26.13%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (23.39%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.9%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.49%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.88%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.21%)
Other years
Every Ford Transit Connect year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect reliable?
2005 Ford Transit Connects fail 52.5% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 20 Transit Connect years (21,311 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Ford Transit Connect MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (10% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (7.55% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.04% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Ford Transit Connect have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Ford Transit Connect shows 140,621 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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