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MV55 ZSK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

160,137 mi
Last recorded160,137 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 ZSK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 160,137 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 160,137 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 151,700 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 149,792 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 149,792 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 139,320 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

chip screen

Fail 15 Oct 2015 139,320 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

chip screen

Pass 10 Dec 2014 134,629 miles

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

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

Nearside inner cv boot has slight leak.

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 134,629 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside inner cv boot has slight leak.

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 121,156 miles

all brakes pipes corroded

slight play in o/s rack end

underneath of veicle corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2013 121,156 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

all brakes pipes corroded

slight play in o/s rack end

underneath of veicle corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012
Pass 2 Nov 2011 114,145 miles

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack.

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 107,903 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight play in nearside & offside steering rack.

Fail 14 Oct 2010 107,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Engine stabiliser bar bushes worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight play in nearside & offside steering rack.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 91,820 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Noise from engine.

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Slight play in nearside steering rack.

Fail 15 Oct 2009 91,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Noise from engine.

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Slight play in nearside steering rack.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 76,636 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 76,626 miles

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

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 ZSK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZSK, 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 ZSK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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