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FD54 OLJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

163,882 mi
Last recorded163,882 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 OLJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 163,882 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 20 Mar 2014 156,509 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 156,394 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 150,824 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 141,256 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 123,387 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 123,387 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 107,899 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 107,899 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2009 95,588 miles

high level brake light inop, unsure if its wired up or not at time of test

Fail 6 Jan 2009 95,588 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

high level brake light inop, unsure if its wired up or not at time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2007 81,140 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 81,140 miles

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

front screen wiper blades noisy in action possible not correctly adjusted and catching on bottom tray

high level brake light not working

n/s o/s front screen wiper blades starting to smear screen

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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FD54 OLJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 FD54 OLJ, 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 FD54 OLJ registered?

FD54 OLJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is FD54 OLJ safe to buy?

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