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FN55 XEW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

193,508 mi
Last recorded193,508 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 XEW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 193,508 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 193,508 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both side front sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 190,539 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

both sills corroding

high level stop lamp out

Fail 7 Oct 2019 190,444 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

both sills corroding

high level stop lamp out

Pass 23 Oct 2018 184,970 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both side sills corroding

offside rear light cluster damage

Fail 22 Oct 2018 184,969 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both side sills corroding

offside rear light cluster damage

Pass 26 Oct 2017 178,402 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 178,056 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both side rear sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 170,273 miles

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

both side front to rear brake pipes greased

both side sills corroding

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2015 164,757 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heatshield insecure

High level stop lamp not working

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 164,757 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both side (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heatshield insecure

High level stop lamp not working

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 158,770 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 158,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 141,673 miles

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

heatsheid insecure

sills damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2012 92,289 miles

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

aerial snapped

all body panels damaged

both side rear tyres going out of shape

rear bumper incomplete

Fail 17 Sep 2012 92,289 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

aerial snapped

all body panels damaged

both side rear tyres going out of shape

rear bumper incomplete

Pass 2 Sep 2011 111,539 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear lamp cluster cracked

offside front sill, rear bumper and nearside door damage

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 92,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre perished

rear bumper ends missing.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 92,828 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

rear bumper ends missing.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 75,387 miles

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

nearside rear bumper missing

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

offside mirror damage

Fail 3 Sep 2009 75,343 miles

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

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

nearside rear bumper missing

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

offside mirror damage

Pass 27 Aug 2008 57,527 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear bumper end caps missing

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 XEW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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