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PV55 GYR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

148,712 mi
Last recorded148,712 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 148,712 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 148,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 139,189 miles

handbrake lever some travel but brake readings fine

Fail 18 Jun 2019 139,168 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 127,967 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 127,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Oil leak oil filter ()

Pass 9 May 2017 108,679 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 108,679 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corroded through along its length on the underside (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corroded through on underside at rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 102,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 90,175 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 85,227 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 85,216 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 79,116 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 79,103 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 77,019 miles

off side front tyre 4mm inner edge on limit

Pass 24 Aug 2011 74,712 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 74,698 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 71,739 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 71,739 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 61,931 miles

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on outer edge due to shock absorber

Fail 16 Nov 2009 61,931 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on outer edge due to shock absorber

Pass 31 Oct 2008 45,233 miles

front number plate illegal

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 GYR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GYR, 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 GYR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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