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DU55 DVB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

168,280 mi
Last recorded168,280 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 168,280 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 168,279 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 168,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 165,483 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 165,482 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 162,754 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 162,753 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 158,732 miles

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

Oil leak engine oil ()

Fail 9 Dec 2016 158,731 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sill panels (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak engine oil ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 153,311 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 153,311 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 147,925 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 147,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 145,436 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 145,436 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 142,854 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 142,854 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 129,643 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 111,615 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 93,103 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 66,077 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 66,067 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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 DVB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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