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DV55 XBA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

180,866 mi
Last recorded180,866 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 180,866 miles

rear exhaust mounting rubber missing

Fail 22 Nov 2013 180,860 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear exhaust mounting rubber missing

Pass 20 Dec 2012 155,857 miles

Advise Rear Brake Imbalance is only just acceptable.

Advise Spare wheel missing.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/R anD O/S/R Brake pipes.

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 131,015 miles

Advise spare wheel is missing.

Fail 5 Jan 2012 131,015 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Advise spare wheel is missing.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 88,207 miles

Advise spare wheel is not fitted to the vehicle.

Fail 7 Jan 2011 88,207 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Advise spare wheel is not fitted to the vehicle.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 84,321 miles

Advise headlamp aims are set correctly on posiion 1.

Fail 11 Jan 2010 84,321 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise front radiator is not located properly.

Advise headlamp aims are set correctly on posiion 1.

Fail 10 Dec 2008 58,843 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 58,843 miles

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 XBA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 DV55 XBA, 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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What year was DV55 XBA registered?

DV55 XBA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is DV55 XBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV55 XBA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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