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FJ55 PLN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,241 mi
Last recorded137,241 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 PLN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 137,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 195/65/15 91T (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 136,245 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 134,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front centre section near the bracket (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished 3.5mm

Offside Rear wheel dragging slightly

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

fuel filler door cap does not close properly

Fail 15 Nov 2017 134,272 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 3mm 195/65/15-91T (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front centre section near the bracket (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished 3.5mm

Offside Rear wheel dragging slightly

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

fuel filler door cap does not close properly

Pass 17 Nov 2016 131,327 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 128,586 miles

parking brake only just meeting criteria for mot pass@17%

Fail 14 Dec 2015 128,585 miles

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

parking brake only just meeting criteria for mot pass@17%

Pass 7 Nov 2014 125,764 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s/r bumper end missing

Fail 29 Sep 2014 125,728 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s/r bumper end missing

Pass 17 Oct 2013 122,890 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 122,889 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

brake pedal rubber gripper worn but legal at time of test

front bonnett stay bar retaining clip broken

n/s front screen stone chipped but legal at time of test

o/s rear wheel outer rim slightly damaged/misshapped but legal at time of test

oil dampness around n/s front steering rack area but no leaking seen at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2012 120,168 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 120,168 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 116,966 miles

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

near side inner cv boot split

Pass 3 Aug 2009 111,193 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 92,235 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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FJ55 PLN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FJ55 PLN, 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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FJ55 PLN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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