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PV55 FBG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,797 mi
Last recorded149,797 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 149,797 miles

Nearside Rear plastic wheel arch trim missing

Offside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 149,795 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

Nearside Rear plastic wheel arch trim missing

Offside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 28 Nov 2015 140,366 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 129,788 miles

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

mud under viehical

n.s wiper lines on screen

Fail 1 Dec 2014 129,787 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

centre heat shield loose

mud under viehical

n.s wiper lines on screen

n.s.f tyre slight scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2013 111,476 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers check strap loose

Fail 27 Nov 2013 111,476 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

drivers check strap loose

Pass 21 Nov 2012 100,040 miles

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

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

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

n.s.r brake starting to bind

n.s.r tyre scrubbed outter edge

o.s.f tyre scrubbed inner edge

two screws in n.s,r tyre

Fail 21 Nov 2012 100,040 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n.s.r brake starting to bind

n.s.r tyre scrubbed outter edge

o.s.f tyre scrubbed inner edge

two screws in n.s,r tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2011 95,604 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 95,604 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 83,567 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 83,567 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 64,403 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 43,438 miles

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 FBG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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