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CP55 ELW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

142,520 mi
Last recorded142,520 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 ELW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 142,520 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED WITHIN PRESCIBED AREAS BUT CONSIDERED A SUPPORTING PANEL RATHER THAN STRUCTURAL

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 142,520 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED WITHIN PRESCIBED AREAS BUT CONSIDERED A SUPPORTING PANEL RATHER THAN STRUCTURAL

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 135,962 miles

brake pedal antislip rubber worn on edge

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

wear ridge both front brake discs

Fail 11 Sep 2013 135,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal antislip rubber worn on edge

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

wear ridge both front brake discs

Pass 18 Sep 2012 117,931 miles

high level stoplight not working

Fail 11 Sep 2012 117,908 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2011 105,989 miles

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

nearside front wheel arch trim missing

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside wiperblade starting to split/deteriorate

Fail 10 Aug 2011 105,727 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside wiperblade starting to split/deteriorate

Pass 18 Aug 2010 98,170 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 80,702 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 80,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,888 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 58,886 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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CP55 ELW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CP55 ELW, 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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CP55 ELW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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