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DV55 UAY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

185,769 mi
Last recorded185,769 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 UAY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 185,769 miles

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

n/s & o/s rear inner sills corroded but serviceable.

Pass 22 Aug 2022 174,323 miles

Nearside Front track rod end slight play

under-body showing signs of corrosion generally

Pass 19 Aug 2021 169,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under-body of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2020 165,811 miles

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

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

rear axel and components showing surface corrosion generally

Fail 9 Sep 2020 165,811 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear axel and components showing surface corrosion generally

Pass 26 Apr 2019 161,925 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 161,906 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 158,047 miles

Front n/s wiper

Front windscreen cracked centre top

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

Offside Rear slight binding

brake pedal rubber

Fail 21 Feb 2018 158,047 miles

Front n/s wiper

Front windscreen cracked centre top

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear slight binding

brake pedal rubber

Pass 10 Feb 2017 153,007 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front side wall s

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 153,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front side wall s

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 146,565 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 146,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 136,000 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

slight bind on o/s rear brake

Fail 5 Dec 2014 136,000 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

slight bind on o/s rear brake

Pass 4 Dec 2013 121,270 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s inner rack joint slightly worn

Fail 2 Dec 2013 121,267 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s inner rack joint slightly worn

Pass 29 Nov 2012 106,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 89,646 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 89,646 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 72,666 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 52,419 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Nov 2008 35,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UAY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UAY, 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 UAY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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