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OU55 XBE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,960 mi
Last recorded177,960 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 XBE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 177,960 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 177,960 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 174,559 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 174,552 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 169,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 169,951 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 165,677 miles

Damp around steering rack

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 161,171 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 161,171 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 147,284 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 147,284 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 125,523 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 107,099 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracked and wearing on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2012 83,179 miles

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

both front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2011 73,389 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 53,119 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 53,083 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 36,950 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,516 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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OU55 XBE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OU55 XBE, 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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OU55 XBE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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