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DY55 ZXM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

258,188 mi
Last recorded258,188 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 ZXM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 258,188 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 253,323 miles

vehicle very dirty underside

Fail 28 Sep 2015 253,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

vehicle very dirty underside

Pass 13 Nov 2014 238,689 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 238,686 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 212,858 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 203,074 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 189,451 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 172,502 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 153,289 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 113,140 miles

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 21 Oct 2008 113,140 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

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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DY55 ZXM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY55 ZXM, 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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DY55 ZXM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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