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DV55 XGA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,069 mi
Last recorded143,069 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 143,069 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 131,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts pull left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear pull left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective beam patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (for exhaust) (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

aftermarket air filter fitted

both sides under sills and floor to sills heavily undersealed

brake pedal travel

nearside front abs sensor wire chafing on drop link

Fail 10 Feb 2022 131,230 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition no silencers fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts pull left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear pull left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective beam patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (for exhaust) (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

aftermarket air filter fitted

both sides under sills and floor to sills heavily undersealed

nearside front abs sensor wire chafing on drop link

Fail 14 Jan 2022 131,066 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases various holes along modified system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sills heavily corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy modified and unsilenced (8.1.1 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play detected ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - o/s @ 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated n/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 118,069 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both sides outer sills corroded

both sides under sills corroded

nearside rear outer sill holed outside prescribed area

rear abs sensor wires insecure

Fail 20 Jan 2021 118,069 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle pull to right (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both sides outer sills corroded

both sides under sills corroded

nearside rear outer sill holed outside prescribed area

rear abs sensor wires insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2020 109,532 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 101,718 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 101,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 97,075 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 97,075 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear adjacent to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 46,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 90,858 miles

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

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

Nearside sill corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2017 90,858 miles

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

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

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 84,694 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 84,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 79,633 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

inspected all brake pipes best as possible due to shultz

Pass 14 Jan 2014 72,184 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 72,184 miles

slight play in offside front rackend.

surface corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 72,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight play in offside front rackend.

surface corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes.

Pass 21 Jan 2013 63,147 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,569 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 54,919 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 50,380 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 39,614 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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DV55 XGA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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