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MW55 USO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

184,825 mi
Last recorded184,825 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 USO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 184,825 miles

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

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

sills corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 163,642 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 154,386 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills have slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

middle stabilizer bar has slight play

Fail 20 Jan 2021 154,386 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills have slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

middle stabilizer bar has slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2019 149,159 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 149,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 149,733 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 139,873 miles

Offside Rear nail in osr tyre

Fail 12 Nov 2015 139,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear nail in osr tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2014 128,528 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 128,528 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 112,165 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 105,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s secondary mirror damaged

screen marked by wipers

Pass 19 Nov 2012 105,233 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s secondary mirror damaged

screen marked by wipers

Pass 8 Nov 2011 95,495 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 95,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

intercooler pipe split

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2010 82,577 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 82,577 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 68,708 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 68,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 53,592 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 53,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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MW55 USO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MW55 USO, 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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MW55 USO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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