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FY55 ZWG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

130,368 mi
Last recorded130,368 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 ZWG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 130,368 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 130,365 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 124,547 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 124,547 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 117,836 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 117,835 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 110,648 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 110,648 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 102,160 miles

o/s/r indicator starting to show white light

Fail 23 May 2013 102,156 miles

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

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

o/s/r indicator starting to show white light

Pass 24 May 2012 91,764 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre tread & sidewall scuffed/perishing

squeak on steering rack

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 May 2012 91,764 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

screw in n/s/r tyre tread & sidewall scuffed/perishing

squeak on steering rack

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 May 2011 77,851 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 77,851 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pads not visually checked

nearsde inner driveshaft gaiter starting to split

Pass 11 Nov 2009 60,835 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 11 Nov 2009 60,835 miles

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

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

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

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 4 Nov 2008 52,060 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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FY55 ZWG 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 52.9%.

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 FY55 ZWG, 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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FY55 ZWG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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