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PV55 AXX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,336 mi
Last recorded124,336 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 AXX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 124,336 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides fronts /unable to view fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes unable to view fully (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts worn low (5.2.3 (e))

both sides outer sills and undersides of van corroded

front screen damaged and oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2020 119,130 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

oil around engine

outersills/underside and components heavily corroded in places

Fail 9 Jul 2020 118,578 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear spring corroded

both sides outer sill corroded and have been repaired in places

front screen damaged

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2019 114,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rears (1.1.11 (c))

front screen damaged

rear bumper corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2019 113,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front screen damaged

rear bumper corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 109,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

n/s sill rusty

underside has general corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2018 109,312 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

n/s sill rusty

underside has general corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2017 105,321 miles

center stop light

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

oil around engine

play in nearside steering rack inner joints

Fail 6 Aug 2017 105,321 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured outersill (2.4.A.3)

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

center stop light

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

oil around engine

play in nearside steering rack inner joints

Pass 19 Aug 2016 101,646 miles

both sides outersills corroded

cuts in rear tyres

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre close to limit

oil leaks

small sized mirror fitted to nearside

Fail 13 Aug 2016 101,490 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both sides outersills corroded

cuts in rear tyres

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre close to limit

oil leaks

small sized mirror fitted to nearside

Pass 11 Sep 2015 96,945 miles

Nearside slight play from inner steering arm

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 96,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside slight play from inner steering arm

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 91,504 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general underbody corrosion

o/s rear tyre deteriated

Fail 6 Aug 2014 91,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general underbody corrosion

o/s rear tyre deteriated

Pass 15 Aug 2013 87,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre rear exhaust rubber mount missing but fully supported

slight seapage from power steering rack

Fail 15 Aug 2013 87,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre rear exhaust rubber mount missing but fully supported

slight seapage from power steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2012 84,298 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 78,841 miles

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

nearside front inner constant velocity gaiter split

Fail 1 Feb 2011 78,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front inner constant velocity gaiter split

Pass 26 Jan 2010 72,438 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 50,915 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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PV55 AXX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AXX, 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 AXX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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