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PV55 EZW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,883 mi
Last recorded152,883 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 152,883 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides of the vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside sill has slight corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2021 147,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 May 2020 144,318 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on the roller brake test (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 138,681 miles

Front both sides coil springs have corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has side wall perishing

Offside Rear brake pipe has corrosion

Fail 24 May 2018 138,681 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front both sides coil springs have corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has side wall perishing

Offside Rear brake pipe has corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2017 127,413 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 123,787 miles

Both offside tyre's being run under-inflated ( flat )

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately replacement after-market fixing bolt (3.5.1n)

Fail 10 May 2016 123,751 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by damage corner bumper missing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear x2 (1.1.C.1f)

Both offside tyre's being run under-inflated ( flat )

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately replacement after-market fixing bolt (3.5.1n)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 112,376 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 112,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 103,358 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Feb 2014 103,358 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Feb 2013 89,310 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 87,665 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 80,266 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 80,228 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 70,133 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2010 60,167 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 51,395 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 51,395 miles

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 EZW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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