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AV55 XYS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,738 mi
Last recorded159,738 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 XYS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 159,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear bumper corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2019 159,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear bumper corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 152,456 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' nearside front cracked (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jan 2018 152,456 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner/outer sill marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' nearside front cracked (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2016 178,656 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 172,694 miles

outer sills corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2015 172,689 miles

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

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 167,069 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front screen damaged but not in drivers view

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

Oil leak

n/s/f outer sill damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2014 167,066 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front screen damaged but not in drivers view

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

Oil leak

n/s/f outer sill damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2013 157,652 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 157,652 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 146,995 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link worn

Pass 22 Nov 2011 128,922 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 113,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 93,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 71,437 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 71,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XYS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue 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 XYS, 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 XYS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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