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PV55 FBJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

186,094 mi
Last recorded186,094 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 186,094 miles

towbar electric plug removed

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Crack in windscreen top O.S corner not in swept area

Front exhaust flexi leaking

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear bumper missing

Fail 3 Dec 2015 186,094 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Crack in windscreen top O.S corner not in swept area

Front exhaust flexi leaking

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end loose Lock nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear bumper missing

towbar electric plug removed

Pass 4 Dec 2014 175,569 miles

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

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 175,569 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 26 Nov 2013 159,175 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o.s.f seat belt catch worn

Fail 26 Nov 2013 159,175 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o.s.f seat belt catch worn

Pass 15 Nov 2012 142,941 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n.s.r brake effort uneven

rear sway mount on back of gearbox rubber perished

Pass 29 Nov 2011 129,067 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brakes starting to bind

steering rack slight misting of oil

Fail 29 Nov 2011 129,067 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brakes starting to bind

steering rack slight misting of oil

Pass 25 Nov 2010 107,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f inner c.v. boot split

Fail 2 Dec 2009 85,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 85,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 65,243 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 FBJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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