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FP55 DGE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,256 mi
Last recorded138,256 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 DGE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 138,256 miles

exhaust

Pass 3 Mar 2018 132,774 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2018 132,770 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2017 126,289 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 126,288 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 121,616 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 121,616 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 107,059 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 106,939 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

engine sump corroded+porous/oil level low

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

water level low in expansion tank

Pass 31 Oct 2013 89,420 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 89,345 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 30 Oct 2012 71,915 miles

front tyres scrubbing off inner edges

Fail 30 Oct 2012 71,915 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres scrubbing off inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2011 54,871 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,655 miles

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

battery light on

Pass 23 Oct 2009 42,064 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 36,993 miles

offside front tyre scrubbing off inner edge

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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FP55 DGE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FP55 DGE, 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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FP55 DGE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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