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AV55 HVC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,559 mi
Last recorded57,559 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2012 57,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 57,559 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,998 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 21,710 miles

accident damage to every panel & both bumpers damaged. tow bar electric scocket damaged.

both window winders missing!

n/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm & o/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

n/s/r light lens cracked but still complete.

o/s reverse light not working.

Fail 27 Oct 2009 21,710 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accident damage to every panel & both bumpers damaged. tow bar electric scocket damaged.

both window winders missing!

coolant level low.

n/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm & o/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

n/s/r light lens cracked but still complete.

o/s reverse light not working.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 13,931 miles

both front wings dented, both rear bumper corners missing.

n/s window winder missing.

n/s/r light lens cracked.

sparet tyre tread depth 3mm + under inflated.

Fail 9 Sep 2008 13,931 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front wings dented, both rear bumper corners missing.

n/s window winder missing.

n/s/r light lens cracked.

sparet tyre tread depth 3mm + under inflated.

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 HVC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AV55 HVC, 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 HVC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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