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MF55 FLV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

161,577 mi
Last recorded161,577 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 161,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2020 161,572 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system near bulkhead (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 159,402 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at offside of body (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 May 2019 159,402 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at offside of body (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 156,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe to silencer joint (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 156,775 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe to silencer joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 146,350 miles

Central exhaust mounting missing but system still adequately supported

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2017 146,344 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Central exhaust mounting missing but system still adequately supported

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2016 136,118 miles

Centre exhaust silencer rubber mount missing but system still adequately supported

Fail 26 Apr 2016 136,118 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre exhaust silencer rubber mount missing but system still adequately supported

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 129,309 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not showing cord

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 129,309 miles

Offside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not showing cord

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 119,389 miles

Exhaust rubber missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 110,431 miles

Exhaust silencer mount missing but system still adequately supported.

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 101,145 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 101,145 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 95,360 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 86,120 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 84,308 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 84,308 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2008 76,242 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 76,242 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 FLV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MF55 FLV, 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 FLV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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