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PV55 DRX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,106 mi
Last recorded112,106 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 112,106 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2026 112,076 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2025 110,447 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 110,437 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 108,839 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2024 108,839 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2023 107,518 miles

Suspension components,fuel and brake lines corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2023 107,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn U bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Suspension components,fuel and brake lines corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2022 106,267 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Fail 31 Jan 2022 106,266 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 16 Dec 2020 104,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 101,696 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 100,327 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 100,325 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 91,475 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 84,698 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front + both rear tyres perishing on inner sidewalls

Fail 24 Feb 2016 84,698 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front + both rear tyres perishing on inner sidewalls

Pass 23 Feb 2015 80,821 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front disc worn

Pass 20 Feb 2014 77,030 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 73,829 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust mount missing

Fail 20 Feb 2012 69,924 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 69,924 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 63,999 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 60,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

chip in screen

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

wear on front brake pads

Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,677 miles

chip in screen

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

wear on front brake pads

Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,090 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 39,020 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 39,020 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 DRX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DRX, 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 DRX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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