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DU55 DTN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,139 mi
Last recorded75,139 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 DTN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 75,139 miles

Both side outer sill corroded front to rear

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear all over (1.1.11 (c))

Front Minor oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 66,491 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 66,491 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 56,560 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 56,523 miles

Fuel pipe leaking No 1 injector area (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,855 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 49,855 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 43,339 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 43,304 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2013 32,255 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 32,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Sep 2012 29,112 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,112 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 26,822 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise nearside wiper blade torn on end

Pass 18 Sep 2009 16,407 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 12,014 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 12,014 miles

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

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

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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DU55 DTN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DU55 DTN, 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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DU55 DTN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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