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PV55 GYW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,121 mi
Last recorded158,121 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 158,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 143,292 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 143,266 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 143,247 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill holed at various places (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill holed at various places (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at tank ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 124,666 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 124,478 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 114,726 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 106,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 99,226 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 99,220 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 92,312 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 83,384 miles

front pads low

travalle on hand brake

Pass 10 Jul 2015 76,082 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 68,152 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 68,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 57,571 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 57,532 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 50,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 50,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 37,114 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 9 Aug 2011 37,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Apr 2010 30,760 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 30,760 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 18,555 miles

battery light on

damage to exhaust heat shields

damage to front cross member and radiator-radiator insecure

Fail 16 Dec 2008 18,555 miles

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

battery light on

damage to exhaust heat shields

damage to front cross member and radiator-radiator insecure

offside front door check strap loose

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 GYW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 GYW, 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 GYW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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