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MF55 XAG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,933 mi
Last recorded107,933 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 107,933 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 107,933 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 97,803 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 31 Oct 2014 96,356 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 88,814 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 811,200 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 811,200 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 72,863 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 72,863 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,219 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)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 58,219 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 50,376 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 50,375 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 161,020 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

spare wheel missing

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 XAG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XAG, 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 XAG registered?

MF55 XAG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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