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FV54 PWJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,526 mi
Last recorded157,526 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 PWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 157,526 miles

Advise attention to near side handbrake

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 157,526 miles

Advise attention to near side handbrake

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 156,103 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 150,154 miles

N/s/r brake binding

Fail 14 Feb 2017 150,154 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/s/r brake binding

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 142,881 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 142,881 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 138,473 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 129,406 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 129,406 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 125,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 125,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 106,498 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 94,080 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 94,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 79,664 miles

bad oil leak from the engine

oil leak from the gearbox

Pass 29 Jan 2009 66,546 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 66,564 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 49,633 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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FV54 PWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FV54 PWJ, 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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FV54 PWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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