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PK55 PMU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

185,923 mi
Last recorded185,923 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 PMU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2024 185,923 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 184,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracked/perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cracked/perished but not leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Deep cut/tear in tread but cords not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage upper bracket cut/split but secure

Fail 15 Jun 2023 183,953 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 182,357 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 182,336 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 182,264 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 180,454 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 178,615 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 178,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019
Fail 19 Jun 2019

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2018 148,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 143,810 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Nov 2016 143,738 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe clamp corroded through (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 132,988 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 132,975 miles

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

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 132,946 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

serious engine oil leak

radiator x member bent up leaving rad insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2014 127,872 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 119,833 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 119,833 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 110,921 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 92,417 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 85,933 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 77,715 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 69,533 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 69,533 miles

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

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

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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PK55 PMU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 PK55 PMU, 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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PK55 PMU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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