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DU55 DWY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,339 mi
Last recorded139,339 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 139,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear bumper corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sills covered in fresh under seal

Pass 29 Jan 2020 136,080 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 136,080 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 133,648 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 133,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 132,472 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 132,472 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 131,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal on rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 131,869 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal on rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 130,063 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 130,062 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 128,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 125,544 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 125,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 105,515 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 105,515 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 78,348 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 78,348 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 66,871 miles

nearside sliding door disabled

Pass 30 Oct 2009 55,426 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 49,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 DWY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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