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DV55 UAT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,654 mi
Last recorded135,654 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 UAT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 135,654 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2018 135,654 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2017 132,497 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes rusting but still ok due to greasing (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 132,497 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes rusting but still ok due to greasing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 129,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow between centre and rear silencers (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded probably require replacement for next years test (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 125,557 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 125,556 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 121,483 miles

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 14 Dec 2013 117,283 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 117,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 102,043 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 85,330 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 78,613 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 63,171 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 63,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 53,071 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 53,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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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DV55 UAT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DV55 UAT, 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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DV55 UAT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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