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FD55 FHA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,241 mi
Last recorded147,241 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 147,241 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 143,595 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 143,518 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 139,360 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 135,014 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 131,655 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2018

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 106,008 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 99,386 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 99,386 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015
Pass 14 Feb 2014
Pass 4 Feb 2013 83,222 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 80,151 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 80,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 72,689 miles

front registration plate cracked

Fail 5 Feb 2011 72,686 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2010 65,038 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2010 65,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2009 44,000 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 44,000 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 FHA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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