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DK55 SXW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

230,092 mi
Last recorded230,092 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 SXW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 230,092 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 226,415 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 226,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 216,831 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 216,831 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 200,899 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 200,899 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 177,022 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 177,022 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 142,267 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 140,122 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 99,773 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 99,773 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 76,049 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wiper blades incorrectly positioned

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Aug 2008 76,049 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front wiper blades incorrectly positioned

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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DK55 SXW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DK55 SXW, 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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What year was DK55 SXW registered?

DK55 SXW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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