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MV55 ZDO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Maroon Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,317 mi
Last recorded127,317 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 ZDO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 127,317 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 Jul 2018 127,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and offside rear outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 116,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 116,540 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 104,704 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 104,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 89,898 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 74,339 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,573 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 48,780 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 48,773 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak on engine [oil filter?]

Pass 29 Jul 2011 46,003 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 45,999 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 41,459 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,184 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 32,184 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 10 Sep 2008 81,082 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 ZDO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Maroon 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 MV55 ZDO, 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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MV55 ZDO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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