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MM55 DSZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,090 mi
Last recorded105,090 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 DSZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 105,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

inner sills and outer sills have been repaired on both sides and heavily under sealed concealing the welding

Pass 16 Nov 2023 103,387 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides rear tie bars have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 100,217 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 87,986 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 87,983 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 80,183 miles

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

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

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

Rear both abs bracket loose

stone chip in zone A

Pass 5 Apr 2018 73,793 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge no cords exposed at presant

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 73,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge no cords exposed at presant

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 67,263 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 65,292 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

may have slight noise from o/s /front wheel bearing

Fail 2 Oct 2015 65,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

may have slight noise from o/s /front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Sep 2014 58,787 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2014 58,787 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2013 50,975 miles

Spare tyre defective

exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2012 44,730 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 44,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 39,901 miles

Both Rear Tyres Old & Perished! (195/65R15 95T)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,473 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 31,908 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 24,735 miles

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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MM55 DSZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM55 DSZ, 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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MM55 DSZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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