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FM54 MGO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

168,849 mi
Last recorded168,849 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 MGO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 168,849 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 168,847 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 156,134 miles

dry and scaly rear inner sills

Pass 4 Apr 2016 150,135 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi and side of tank (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 139,969 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 123,064 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 111,708 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 98,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 85,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 72,300 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 59,333 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 59,333 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

radiator lower bracket damaged fanbelt idler noisey

Pass 22 Feb 2008 46,504 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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FM54 MGO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FM54 MGO, 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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FM54 MGO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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