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FP55 ZHJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,307 mi
Last recorded130,307 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 130,307 miles

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

Fail 5 Dec 2011 130,307 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

Pass 11 Nov 2010 124,708 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 108,984 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

Fail 19 Nov 2009 108,984 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

Fail 7 Nov 2008 89,976 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 89,976 miles

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 ZHJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FP55 ZHJ, 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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What year was FP55 ZHJ registered?

FP55 ZHJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is FP55 ZHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 ZHJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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