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MK55 DXV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,572 mi
Last recorded145,572 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 DXV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 145,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 137,614 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 137,614 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 121,517 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 107,303 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 100,998 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 100,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 97,196 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 92,831 miles

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

n/s/f steering rack unit damp

Fail 9 May 2017 92,831 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f steering rack unit damp

Pass 19 Jan 2016 86,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 86,584 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint linkbar assy (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 82,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front no plate cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2014 78,785 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 73,514 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 73,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 67,375 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 88,309 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 55,687 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 55,687 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 49,093 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 49,093 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MK55 DXV 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 68.2%.

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 MK55 DXV, 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 MK55 DXV registered?

MK55 DXV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is MK55 DXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK55 DXV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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