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PE55 TRX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,828 mi
Last recorded112,828 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 112,828 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both struts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Chassis corroded

Rear Leaf springs corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills ,Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sills corroded, both

Fail 22 Mar 2022 112,828 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Body component likely to become detached Front crossmember (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both struts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Chassis corroded

Rear Leaf springs corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sills corroded, both

Pass 27 Nov 2020 112,611 miles

Excessive corrosion O/S and N/S sills not likely to effect steering, suspension, brakes etc

Fail 26 Nov 2020 112,611 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded floor (1.1.11 (c))

Excessive corrosion O/S and N/S sills not likely to effect steering, suspension, brakes etc

Pass 14 Nov 2019 112,344 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front corrosion to metal pipe part (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Excessive corrosion to o/s inner sill, but not likely to effect suspension, steering or brakes etc

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 112,344 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front corrosion to metal pipe part (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Excessive corrosion to o/s inner sill, but not likely to effect suspension, steering or brakes etc

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 109,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp loose

both rear leaf springs corroded/weak

general corrosion to underside

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2018 109,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded out to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded out to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp loose

both rear leaf springs corroded/weak

general corrosion to underside

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 105,002 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe behind front sub-frame (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules into calipers on both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded out to flexible brake hoses on both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside headlamp slightly loose

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2017 104,956 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower dust covers on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front and rear outer body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer body sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe behind front sub-frame (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules into calipers on both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded out to flexible brake hoses on both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside headlamp slightly loose

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 102,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear sill corroded spring prescribed area

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear sill corroded spring mounting prescribed area

Oil leak ()

light corrosion to whole of under body

Pass 10 Apr 2015 96,935 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 89,442 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,961 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 72,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 72,427 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 64,137 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 55,043 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Mar 2009 40,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 37,121 miles

Offside 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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PE55 TRX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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