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FN55 XDY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

219,497 mi
Last recorded219,497 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 XDY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 219,497 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 211,200 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 211,200 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ns (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ns (4.1.D.1a)

Body has slight corrosion os and ns sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 211,138 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement due to oil contamination (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak onto aux drive belts and suspension ()

off side inner drive shaft c/v boot deteriated

rear brakes grinding when in rollers

Pass 29 Jul 2015 209,098 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 209,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

brake pedal rubber slighlty split

scratches and black marks on windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2014 203,338 miles

major oil leak on engine

Fail 17 Jun 2014 203,338 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

major oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Apr 2013 200,731 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 200,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 81,707 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air intake pipe split.various oil leaks.both outer sills damaged.play in steering rack.various components corroding.various bushes worn.brake pedal rubber worn.

all tyres fitted not correct load rating.

unable to read mileage correctly.

Fail 4 Apr 2012 81,707 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air intake pipe split.various oil leaks.both outer sills damaged.play in steering rack.various components corroding.various bushes worn.brake pedal rubber worn.

all tyres fitted not correct load rating.

unable to read mileage correctly.

Pass 5 Nov 2011 188,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 182,420 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 182,420 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 143,190 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2009 143,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2008 113,576 miles

center brake light not working

n/s/f inner cv boot spilt

o/s/r wheel damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2008 113,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

near side inner cv boot split

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 XDY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 FN55 XDY, 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 XDY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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