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OY55 XWN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,453 mi
Last recorded123,453 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 XWN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 123,453 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 117,721 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 117,669 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 111,616 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2023 105,971 miles

Offside Front play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 98,564 miles

no reverse lights

slight play in offside front track rod end

Fail 1 Jul 2022 98,558 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no reverse lights

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 2 Jul 2021 94,216 miles

nearside rear lamp is slightly damaged

slight play in the offside front track rod end

Fail 1 Jul 2021 94,215 miles

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

slight play in the offside front track rod end

Pass 15 Jul 2020 91,620 miles

slight wear in the nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 10 Jul 2020 91,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight wear in the nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 25 Sep 2018 87,047 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 87,039 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

power steering level is low

Pass 8 Sep 2017 82,824 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 76,405 miles

both the rear tyres are worn on the inside edges

slight weep on the nearside rear shockabsorber

Fail 12 Sep 2016 76,401 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both the front tyres are worn on the inside edges

slight weep on the nearside rear shockabsorber

Pass 8 Sep 2015 71,963 miles

nearside rear tyre becoming out of shape

slight weep on the nearside front inner driveshaft gator

slight weep on the steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2014 67,507 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 62,506 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 54,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front disc pads low

slight wear in the nearside front inner tie-rod

Pass 8 Oct 2012 54,581 miles

front disc pads low

slight wear in the nearside front inner tie-rod

Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,998 miles

front disc pads getting abit thin

Pass 1 Oct 2010 41,529 miles

front disc pads getting abit low

Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,154 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 31,154 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 21,940 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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OY55 XWN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OY55 XWN, 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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OY55 XWN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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