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MT55 DKY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 DKY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019
Pass 5 Jan 2018 146,015 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering arm (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 146,014 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Fouling on drive shaft on right hand lock (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill section jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering arm (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower door mirror is damaged

Nearside Rear fog lamp is showing white light to the rear

Offside Lower door mirror is damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Dec 2016

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes. corrosion is mainly at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower door mirror is damaged

Nearside Rear fog lamp is showing white light to the rear

Offside Lower door mirror is damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

nearside rear bumper end cap is missing

Pass 12 Nov 2015 136,178 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 132,283 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 132,283 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 124,360 miles

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

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)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play in n/s/f track rod arm

Pass 23 Oct 2012 108,020 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 94,530 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 78,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 78,692 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 64,449 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 64,449 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 50,608 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 50,608 miles

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

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

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

high level brake light inop

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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MT55 DKY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MT55 DKY, 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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MT55 DKY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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