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MV55 NPA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

203,365 mi
Last recorded203,365 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 NPA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 203,365 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Mar 2014 203,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2013 184,186 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 184,116 miles

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)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 158,681 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2011 145,830 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 118,644 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 118,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 95,203 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inside edges.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 82,222 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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MV55 NPA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MV55 NPA, 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 MV55 NPA registered?

MV55 NPA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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