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MV55 ZFY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,783 mi
Last recorded175,783 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 175,783 miles

near side rear wheel arch trim insecure

Fail 18 Sep 2019 175,871 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi snapped (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper cap missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill; and damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

near side rear wheel arch trim insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2018 157,091 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gear box mount. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

slight engine oil leak.

Fail 13 Sep 2018 157,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gear box mount. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 135,850 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 135,850 miles

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement tie bar (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 111,263 miles

high level stop in op

off side front outter c.v gaitor has small split

Fail 19 Sep 2016 111,263 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

high level stop in op

off side front outter c.v gaitor has small split

Pass 18 Sep 2015 106,920 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 90,949 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 84,263 miles

Alt belt squeaking

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 80,293 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 72,269 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 67,498 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 61,208 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 47,763 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZFY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MV55 ZFY, 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 ZFY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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