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PV55 ECC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,672 mi
Last recorded161,672 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 161,672 miles

Offside Rear sill slighty damaged

Nearside Front outer sill has hole 8mm not structle so deemed as a drain hole

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

brake pipes covered with copper slip

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2017 161,672 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bonnet (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front outer sill has hole 8mm not structle so deemed as a drain hole

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear sill slighty damaged

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

brake pipes covered with copper slip

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2016 140,066 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 132,250 miles

front exhaust flexi slight leak

front to rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2015 132,132 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

front exhaust flexi slight leak

front to rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2014 121,838 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 109,502 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 99,917 miles

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

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

O/S/F Wheel Bearing starting to get noisey

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 89,663 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 89,663 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 80,885 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 73,467 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 73,467 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 56,188 miles

steering and susp slight

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 ECC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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