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MF55 VZH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,284 mi
Last recorded96,284 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 96,284 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 20 Oct 2011 96,282 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2010 83,529 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

slight leak from o/s outer cv boot

two mountings missing on exhaust system (not effecting security of exhaust system)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 83,529 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

slight leak from o/s outer cv boot

two mountings missing on exhaust system (not effecting security of exhaust system)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 69,006 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 14 Nov 2008 53,870 miles

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

rear brakes noisy advise inspection

Fail 13 Nov 2008 53,869 miles

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

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

rear brakes noisy advise inspection

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 VZH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VZH, 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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What year was MF55 VZH registered?

MF55 VZH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is MF55 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF55 VZH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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