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DV55 XGB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,628 mi
Last recorded161,628 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 161,628 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 161,564 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2016 149,030 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower cil has slight corrossion, soft under finger and thumb pressure

Offside Rear link arm ball joint worn and has play

residue found on steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2014 134,704 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 117,134 miles

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)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Aug 2013 117,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers air bag taped up

high level stop light inopperative

spare tyre missing

Pass 25 Jun 2012 96,251 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 87,976 miles

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

silencer box in poor condition

Fail 6 Jun 2011 87,973 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 75,921 miles

air bag on steering wheel fired

o/s + n/s front brake discs in poor condition but not affecting performance

o/s front wiper blade in poor condition - advise replace

silencer box starting to corrode but not blowing

Fail 10 Mar 2010 75,918 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag on steering wheel fired

silencer box starting to corrode but not blowing

Pass 30 Mar 2009 55,799 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 55,799 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,112 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 30,112 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 XGB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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