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AV55 CVW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,255 mi
Last recorded97,255 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 CVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 97,255 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 91,957 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

both front coil springs corroded

gear box steady bar bush worn

rear anti roll bar and mounting points corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2017 89,513 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 89,496 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 85,735 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 85,735 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Lens damaged and showing white light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working High Level (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 73,905 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r tail light covered in lense tape

Fail 5 Sep 2014 73,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 64,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

front and rear suspension generally corroded

n/s/r light damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2012 51,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front and rear suspension generally corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2011 42,595 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 36,498 miles

spare wheel missing

Fail 4 Sep 2010 36,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,439 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 23,882 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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AV55 CVW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV55 CVW, 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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AV55 CVW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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