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PV55 DTZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,780 mi
Last recorded154,780 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 154,780 miles

minor exhaust leak at central silencer

Fail 13 Nov 2025 154,479 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

minor exhaust leak at central silencer

Pass 18 Nov 2024 144,040 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Fail 6 Nov 2024 144,039 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 26 Sep 2022 136,969 miles

outer sills becoming soft and corroded

slight wear in steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Sep 2021 129,824 miles

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

outer sill corroding at rear os

park brake pulling weaker in nsr

sill corroding on ns centre

slight wear in steering rack inner joint ns

Pass 14 Oct 2020 124,388 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 120,614 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 120,614 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 115,706 miles

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

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

slight wear in steering rack inner joint ns

Pass 27 Oct 2017 108,997 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 108,997 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 104,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner cv boot detioriated

Fail 31 Oct 2016 104,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner cv boot detioriated

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 97,314 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 89,413 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 79,557 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear corner bumper missing.

offside rear sill corroded, not designated area.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 79,557 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear corner bumper missing.

offside rear sill corroded, not designated area.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 71,797 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut on outer wall and wearing on edges

o/s/f wheel arch trim insecure

o/s/r light lens slightly cracked

scratch marks on windscreen

Fail 12 Sep 2012 71,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre has cut on outer wall and wearing on edges

o/s/f wheel arch trim insecure

o/s/r light lens slightly cracked

scratch marks on windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2011 63,220 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 63,220 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 54,889 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 44,706 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,253 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,148 miles

front number plate illegal

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 DTZ 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 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DTZ, 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 DTZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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