MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,109 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake pedal rubber worn
exhaust badly corroded
oil leak from gearbox ,drive shaft seal?
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
brake pedal rubber worn
exhaust badly corroded
oil leak from gearbox ,drive shaft seal?
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?
Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.
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FG55 XMS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FG55 XMS, 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 FG55 XMS registered?
FG55 XMS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 October 2005.
Is FG55 XMS safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG55 XMS shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FG55 XMS have outstanding finance?
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