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MF55 FGV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

192,096 mi
Last recorded192,096 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 FGV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 192,096 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 192,096 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 185,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 177,096 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2023 177,096 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 177,052 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subrrame ns & os corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 170,248 miles

Nearside Inner Body not fully secure sill panel sighns on slight corrosion (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 169,909 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users front exhaust pipe broken away at front flexy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded toflexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 161,874 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 161,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 62,419 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 62,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 88,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 88,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 135,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 133,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 133,686 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 132,196 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 126,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 120,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 110,138 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 110,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 102,089 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 94,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 89,917 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 73,501 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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MF55 FGV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MF55 FGV, 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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MF55 FGV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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