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PX55 XMT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,904 mi
Last recorded150,904 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2019 150,904 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section / flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded several places along front to rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded several places along front to rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 139,664 miles

Front Bonnet Corroded

Nearside Front Nearside Front Outer Wing Badly Corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 131,890 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 126,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.18mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.67mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 126,010 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.18mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.67mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 109,089 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 109,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 106,264 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bottom water hose fouling alternator

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 3 Apr 2013 106,264 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear abs wires slightly insecure

bottom water hose fouling alternator

Pass 31 Mar 2012 96,904 miles

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

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

brake fluid dirty

nearside rear brake a little stiff to turn

Pass 30 Mar 2011 80,847 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 80,847 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 66,761 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 66,761 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 53,367 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 53,367 miles

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

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 2 Oct 2008 50,695 miles

steering and susp slight

Fail 2 Oct 2008 50,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steering and susp slight

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 XMT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PX55 XMT, 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 XMT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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