MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,508 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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
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
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
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
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)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
heatsheid insecure
sills damaged
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
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
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)
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre perished
rear bumper ends missing.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear bumper missing
nearside rear tyre wall cracking
offside mirror damage
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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