MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,296 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside rear+offside front tyres wearing on edges,offside rear bumper cover missing
Offside Rear Bumper corner missing
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Bumper corner missing
nearside inner cv boot perished
nearside lower swivel perished
front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
turbo boost pipe not connected
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
turbo boost pipe not connected
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Minor damage to N/S outer sill
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
O/S/R shock absorber damaged but still functions
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Various minor chips in screen
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Minor damage to N/S outer sill
O/S/R shock absorber damaged but still functions
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Various minor chips in screen
How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FL55 XAR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 FL55 XAR, 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 FL55 XAR registered?
FL55 XAR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.
Is FL55 XAR safe to buy?
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