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MK55 DZZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

218,671 mi
Last recorded218,671 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 218,671 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 218,671 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 212,534 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction STONE CHIP ZONE A (3.1 (a) (i))

EXHAUST BLOWING FRONT FLEXI SECTION

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SEAL HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 212,534 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction STONE CHIP ZONE A (3.1 (a) (i))

EXHAUST BLOWING FRONT FLEXI SECTION

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SEAL HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 212,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both sides (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack fixing bolts missing to the extent that attachment is seriously affected (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 200,883 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 181,534 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 159,169 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Oct 2016 159,169 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside 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)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 128,424 miles

Nearside Front windscreen stone chip in swept area

bad engine oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2015 128,424 miles

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

Nearside Front windscreen stone chip in swept area

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

bad engine oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 100,177 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

windscreen damaged in zone B

Fail 19 Aug 2014 100,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

serious coolant leak from hose

windscreen damaged in zone B

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2013 84,910 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 80,624 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 69,001 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 69,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 57,110 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise front offside mirror bottom glass cracked

advise front offside tyre worn inner edge

advise nerside windsceen damaged outside zone a below 40mm also nearside front windsceen damaged above 40mm outside swept area

pass and advise front nearside wishbone rear bush close to wear limit advise to renew

Pass 4 Jun 2009 51,087 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 47,465 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 47,465 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DZZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MK55 DZZ, 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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MK55 DZZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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