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FD55 FEG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

278,552 mi
Last recorded278,552 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 FEG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 278,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 278,545 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner and outer sills excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hot exhaust gasses being directed onto brake hose. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside also nail in offside tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 274,755 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak to egr cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion osf sill

ns handbrake only just met the requirements needs attention,,nsr

underneath covered in underseal

Pass 14 Dec 2023 271,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside cv gator just starting to perrish

uynderbody corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2022 270,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 267,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 262,840 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 262,840 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 265,786 miles

OIL LEAKS

Pass 19 Nov 2018 255,970 miles

KNOCKING NOISE ON NSF REQS FURTHER INVESTIGATION.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 255,966 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin TAILPIPE MISSING (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NS AND OS SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Bumper likely to become detached MISSING (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

KNOCKING NOISE ON NSF REQS FURTHER INVESTIGATION.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 248,386 miles

Oil leak ()

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front HEADLIGHT DULL

Fail 23 Oct 2017 248,386 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front HEADLIGHT DULL

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 242,610 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 237,377 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 233,851 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 230,837 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 230,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 226,368 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 226,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 189,466 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 127,173 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 126,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 84,158 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 34,396 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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FD55 FEG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FD55 FEG, 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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FD55 FEG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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