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MF55 FMU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,747 mi
Last recorded141,747 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 141,747 miles

NOTE-Nearside rear inner/outer sill panel corroded and holed---ENGINE OIL LEAK AT REAR OF ENGINE

Fail 26 Oct 2020 141,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NOTE-Nearside rear inner/outer sill panel corroded and holed---ENGINE OIL LEAK AT REAR OF ENGINE

Pass 29 Oct 2019 134,438 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK AT REAR OF ENGINE

Fail 26 Oct 2019 134,438 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEAK AT REAR OF ENGINE

Pass 8 Oct 2018 126,201 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 126,201 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 118,630 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 118,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edges

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 109,655 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 89,222 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 91,974 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise front pads look low

advise nsf tyre low

advise tiny cut in ns cv boot

Pass 26 Sep 2014 91,974 miles

advise front pads look low

advise nsf tyre low

advise tiny cut in ns cv boot

Pass 20 Sep 2013 80,703 miles

advise some wear to brake pedal rubber advise replacement

Pass 19 Sep 2012 71,971 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 62,741 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Sep 2010 51,768 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 39,278 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front plate

Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,030 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 27,030 miles

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

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

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

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 FMU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FMU, 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 FMU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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