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MV55 ZHH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

170,424 mi
Last recorded170,424 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 170,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroding at joint with flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 170,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper end hanging off (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no dip pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroding at joint with flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear platy delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 168,199 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 168,199 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 167,160 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 167,159 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough STEERING INTERMITANTLY LOCKS FROM SIDE TO SIDE/ KNOCK FROM RACK PINION AREA ? (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working NSR STOP NOT WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working OSR FOG LAMP NOT WORKING (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL STOP INTERMITTANT (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BELOW MIN (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier BATTERY LOOSE IN CARRIER (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 150,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 150,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 148,153 miles

centre stop lamp not working.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 140,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

centre stop lamp not working.

item removed from windscreen which would result in mot failure.

Fail 24 Sep 2015 140,775 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

centre stop lamp not working.

item removed from windscreen which would result in mot failure.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 126,243 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 126,241 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)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

high level stop lamp not working.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 111,320 miles

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

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

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

slight scratch to offside top windscreen caused by the use of a defective wiper blade.

Pass 3 Oct 2012

coolant level very low, needs checking

Pass 30 Sep 2011 92,279 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 92,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

emossion test result may differ when exhaust is repaired.

nearside front tyre has an object in the tread area.

offside wiper poor at clearing screen.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 80,532 miles

engine oil leaking, filter area.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 65,810 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 65,810 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,596 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 46,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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 ZHH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZHH, 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 ZHH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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