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FL55 XAR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,296 mi
Last recorded164,296 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 XAR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 164,296 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 151,745 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 147,949 miles

Offside Rear Bumper corner missing

Fail 28 Nov 2016 147,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper corner missing

Pass 26 Nov 2015 141,491 miles

nearside inner cv boot perished

nearside lower swivel perished

Pass 8 Nov 2014 131,739 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 Dec 2013 125,422 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 125,422 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 114,065 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 114,063 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 98,412 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2011 98,412 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 83,462 miles

turbo boost pipe not connected

Fail 7 Dec 2010 83,462 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

turbo boost pipe not connected

Pass 10 Dec 2009 67,694 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 65,702 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 65,702 miles

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?

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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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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FL55 XAR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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