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PV55 ADO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,630 mi
Last recorded147,630 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 ADO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 147,630 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

under body corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2020 140,932 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear leaf springs corroded slightly

corrosion starting both outer sills

Fail 3 Oct 2020 140,932 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear leaf springs corroded slightly

corrosion starting both outer sills

Pass 5 Oct 2019 136,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside inner sill corroded would advise attention

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded would advise attention

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

both rear leaf springs corroded on eye mounts

Pass 20 Apr 2018 128,741 miles

2 Exhaust rubbers missing but exhaust secure

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 128,695 miles

Fuel hose leaking Cylinder 3 leak off pipes (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

2 Exhaust rubbers missing but exhaust secure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 122,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 122,065 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 116,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 116,059 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 110,406 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

nearside front and rear silencer rear exhaust rubbers missing

Fail 4 Mar 2014 102,665 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

high level brake light inop

nearside front exhaust rubber missing

Pass 4 Mar 2014 102,665 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light inop

nearside front exhaust rubber missing

Pass 9 Mar 2013 93,956 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

nearside front exhaust rubber missing

Fail 2 Mar 2013 93,459 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

nearside front exhaust rubber missing

Pass 25 Feb 2012 81,205 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,179 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 68,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 55,255 miles

n/s/f c/v boot insecure clip loose

o/s/r tyre close to limit and cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2008 41,606 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 41,597 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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PV55 ADO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PV55 ADO, 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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PV55 ADO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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