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CX55 UOV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,808 mi
Last recorded142,808 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 UOV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 142,808 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive repairs under sealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive repairs undersealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 139,318 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 139,313 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill area corroded through. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill area corroded through. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring weak.

Pwr. steering fluid low.

Pass 2 Aug 2023 134,367 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 134,365 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking Rack leaking. (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant low.

Engine oil low.

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 132,616 miles

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

Central brake light out

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2x (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 132,604 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Central brake light out

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2x (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 130,067 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

centre brake light not working

n/s front tyre worn on edge

o/s sill corroding

rear bumper corners damaged

rear exhaust pipe corroded

some underbody rust

Pass 18 Apr 2020 123,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 123,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 116,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded through.

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

Offside Outer sill corroded.

Pass 10 Feb 2017 111,700 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill area corroded .Hole in sill.

Fail 10 Feb 2017 111,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also misshapen. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords also showing. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Misshapen and inner sidewall cracked. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer sill area corroded .Hole in sill.

Rear Brakes grinding.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 102,146 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 102,146 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill area. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 93,779 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 83,955 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 73,691 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 65,430 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 65,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 56,382 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 47,476 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 36,514 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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CX55 UOV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CX55 UOV, 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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CX55 UOV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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