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PV55 EBU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,101 mi
Last recorded169,101 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 169,101 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 169,095 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit max=1.55 actual=3.67 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 161,637 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 161,632 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced metal bumper is corroded to exsess (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill is corroded to exsess x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill is corroded to exsess x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 154,859 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 154,859 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 147,340 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 147,340 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 140,992 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 131,544 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 131,544 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 120,064 miles

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

nearside & offside front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

nearside rear tyre scrubing

offside rear bumper corner missing

Fail 27 Nov 2013 120,064 miles

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

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

nearside & offside front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

nearside rear tyre scrubing

offside rear bumper corner missing

Pass 22 Nov 2012 109,021 miles

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

both front tyres scrubing edges

front brakes pads geting low

rear brakes nosiey

Pass 30 Nov 2011 98,632 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 87,421 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 72,589 miles

oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 27 Nov 2008 56,946 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 56,946 miles

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

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

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 EBU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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