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AV55 XYR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

242,047 mi
Last recorded242,047 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 242,047 miles

Central Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 231,102 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

crack in windscreen

exhaust corroding and minor leaks

handbrake has no reservr travel

oil leak

osf inner cv boot cracking

osr outer sill soft

osr tyre cracking

raer brake pipes corroding

slight leak on osf shocker

Fail 18 May 2018 231,102 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osf tyre (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both rfront wipers (8.2.2)

brake pipes have protective coatings

crack in windscreen

exhaust corroding and minor leaks

handbrake has no reservr travel

oil leak

osf inner cv boot cracking

osr outer sill soft

osr tyre cracking

raer brake pipes corroding

slight leak on osf shocker

Pass 8 May 2017 217,346 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings but are showing signs of corrosion

front brake discs crorroded

nsr tyr cracking and wearing close to legal limit

oil leak

Fail 6 May 2017 217,346 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings ns outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. osr tyre (4.1.A.1a)

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

brake pipes have protective coatings but are showing signs of corrosion

front brake discs crorroded

nsr tyr cracking and wearing close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2016 206,074 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r door unable to open from outside

n/s/r tyre cracking on main tread

oil leaks

unable to check brake pipes at rear under covers

Fail 6 May 2016 206,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r door unable to open from outside

n/s/r tyre cracking on main tread

oil leaks

unable to check brake pipes at rear under covers

Pass 17 Apr 2015 198,651 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

engine and underside covers fitted

n/s/f brake disc slight damage

n/s/f windscreen cracking from bottom up

o/s/f lower radiator mounting insecure

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage and wear on inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2015 198,651 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

engine and underside covers fitted

n/s/f brake disc slight damage

n/s/f windscreen cracking from bottom up

o/s/f lower radiator mounting insecure

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage and wear on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2014 192,184 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front disc slightly damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2013 174,610 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2012 158,788 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2011 140,847 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 121,289 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 121,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 92,972 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 92,972 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 XYR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XYR, 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 XYR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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