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MV55 ZST

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,432 mi
Last recorded104,432 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 104,432 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 104,432 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 101,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2022 101,373 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2021 99,841 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2020 97,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT= 1.6mm. 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 97,646 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear engine steady mount (teardrop) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking leak off hoses (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT= 1.6mm. 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 95,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 95,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 90,082 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 90,082 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 83,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to LEGAL LIMIT. 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack assembly (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 83,377 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear engine steady mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to LEGAL LIMIT. 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack assembly (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 76,397 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 72,789 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 69,459 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 64,348 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,000 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 58,000 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 51,509 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 44,412 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,699 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,032 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 ZST is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZST, 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 ZST is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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