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FL55 XZR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

189,948 mi
Last recorded189,948 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 XZR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 189,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached heavily corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 25 May 2022 185,287 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 185,285 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 174,515 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 174,513 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 166,729 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 337,827 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Dampness on and around power steering rack gaiters

Fail 4 Jan 2019 337,827 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Dampness on and around power steering rack gaiters

Pass 4 Nov 2017 325,450 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 325,449 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 311,521 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 311,519 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 295,073 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 26 Oct 2015 294,981 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering rack damp

Pass 21 Oct 2014 264,902 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 264,901 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 233,020 miles

Dampness on and around nearside front steering rack gaiter

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 233,020 miles

Dampness on and around nearside front steering rack gaiter

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 196,545 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust mounting rubber starting to split

Pass 18 Oct 2011 170,402 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 136,478 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 109,511 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 76,645 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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FL55 XZR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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