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PE55 OVM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,046 mi
Last recorded159,046 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 OVM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 159,046 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both side front & both side rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front outer & inner cv boot worn

inner/outer sills, brake pipe, inner wheel arch, chassie leg, subframe, suspension component's, under body all slight corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2024 159,046 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both side front & both side rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front outer & inner cv boot worn

inner/outer sills, brake pipe, inner wheel arch, chassie leg, subframe, suspension component's, under body all slight corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 158,460 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 158,460 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 151,913 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 146,909 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

nearside and offside inner and outer sills showing corrosion

underside of vehicle showing corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2019 131,718 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 134,716 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 121,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Sep 2018 121,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 107,173 miles

covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 19 Sep 2017 107,173 miles

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

covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Sep 2016 92,777 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 76,984 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 46,199 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,858 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 27,123 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,829 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 20,980 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 17,740 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 14,327 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 14,327 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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PE55 OVM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PE55 OVM, 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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PE55 OVM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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