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PV55 EZL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

186,381 mi
Last recorded186,381 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 186,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front brake pipes corroding

Both rear tyres heavily perishing

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside rear outer sill corroding

Nearside wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Offside rear inner sill corroding

Oil around engine

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 27 Aug 2025 183,476 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 176,127 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 169,000 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 168,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 161,553 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 153,884 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 145,382 miles

Unable to assess repairs to rear outer sills.

Fail 9 Jun 2020 145,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Unable to assess repairs to rear outer sills.

Pass 19 Jun 2019 135,656 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both near side and off side sills outer at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 133,174 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 125,626 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 125,626 miles

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

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 115,946 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 115,946 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 104,162 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 93,259 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 93,259 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 78,915 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 78,915 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 57,197 miles

small cut in side wall not enough to reach cords

Pass 8 Nov 2010 41,375 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 39,021 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 39,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 33,884 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 33,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 EZL 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 65.4%.

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 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 EZL, 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 EZL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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