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FN55 JFX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,738 mi
Last recorded143,738 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 JFX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 143,738 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 136,023 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 129,829 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

Inner sills to floor sections n/s and o/s showing some rust and deterioration

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also showing some heavy deterioration on its tread and sidewall areas (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog lamp missing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also showing some heavy deterioration on its tread and sidewall areas (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle transverse cross tube corroded

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

n/s/f part of outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 1 Oct 2019 129,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rearmost sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

Inner sills to floor sections n/s and o/s showing some rust and deterioration

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also showing some heavy deterioration on its tread and sidewall areas (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog lamp missing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also showing some heavy deterioration on its tread and sidewall areas (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle transverse cross tube corroded

Tyre obviously under inflated Spare tyre (5.2.3 (l))

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

n/s/f part of outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 14 Sep 2018 124,723 miles

bothside inner sills corroded

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 119,767 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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)

bothside inner sills corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 117,710 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 115,680 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill small hole (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 110,511 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust mounting off but still supported

Pass 30 Oct 2013 107,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

back box mounting is off but system adequately supported

Fail 25 Oct 2013 107,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

back box mounting is off but system adequately supported

Pass 26 Sep 2012 99,675 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 89,205 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 89,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 76,207 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 66,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 53,074 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 52,727 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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FN55 JFX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FN55 JFX, 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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FN55 JFX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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