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PX55 WXE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,373 mi
Last recorded149,373 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 WXE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 149,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 149,373 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 145,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 140,550 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

o,s sill corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2020 140,550 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

o,s sill corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2019 136,927 miles

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

both sill,s corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2019 136,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

both sill,s corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2018 134,298 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 127,121 miles

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

both sills corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 119,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 103,685 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn close to wearbars

offside rear tyre worn close to wearbars

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2014 83,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn close to wearbars

Pass 2 Mar 2013 65,534 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 65,534 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,927 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 30,906 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 52,229 miles

spare tyre worn

Fail 30 Nov 2009 52,218 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads worn close to limit - 3mm approx friction material remains - limit is 1.5mm

spare tyre worn

Pass 11 Oct 2008 45,184 miles

off sice front tyre worn on inside edge

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

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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PX55 WXE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PX55 WXE, 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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PX55 WXE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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