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PN55 JCJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

85,215 mi
Last recorded85,215 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 JCJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 85,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner and outer ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner and outer ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner and outer ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 81,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 79,839 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 78,255 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 78,205 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wiper arm poor condition

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 75,395 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 75,392 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 73,352 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear bumper plastic corners worn

Pass 18 Feb 2019 70,174 miles

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

Nearside Front door mirror casing cracked

both outer sills starting to corrode o/s and n/s

Pass 8 Feb 2018 66,050 miles

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear bumper twisted

Fail 6 Feb 2018 66,047 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear bumper twisted

Pass 25 Feb 2017 62,429 miles

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

Offside Front outer sill damaged by jack

oil filter leaking

Fail 20 Feb 2017 62,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to abs valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely noisy and partially seized (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to abs valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely partially seized and noisy (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front outer sill damaged by jack

oil filter leaking

Pass 29 Feb 2016 57,295 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outer sill damaced

Fail 29 Feb 2016 57,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front outer sill damaced

Fail 26 Feb 2015 51,799 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system starting to rust

Pass 26 Feb 2015 51,799 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system starting to rust

Pass 25 Feb 2014 46,078 miles

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

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

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

off side rear arch damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2014 45,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

off side rear arch damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2013 40,826 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

off side front outer sill accident damage

Fail 27 Feb 2013 40,826 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

off side front outer sill accident damage

Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,606 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 34,604 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 27,503 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 27,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 21,955 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,499 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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PN55 JCJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 PN55 JCJ, 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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PN55 JCJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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