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PX55 XMZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

212,382 mi
Last recorded212,382 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 212,382 miles

Offside Rear cluster cracked

Fail 31 Jan 2023 212,380 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear cluster cracked

Pass 30 Dec 2021 207,308 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 207,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 193,324 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering rack end (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 193,320 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside outer sill corroded/holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded/holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Holed/corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake lights/side lights have a fault on operation. (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper end cap missing.

Pass 25 Jun 2019 189,853 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 189,851 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 180,084 miles

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))

Offside Rear Bumper end cap missing.

Oil leak, but not excessive On engine/gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake lever travel.

Fail 19 Jun 2018 180,084 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears along underside of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (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))

Offside Rear Bumper end cap missing.

Oil leak, but not excessive On engine/gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake lever travel.

Pass 20 Feb 2017 163,722 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE UNEVEN WEAR

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component RACK END (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipe greased

Fail 17 Feb 2017 163,720 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE UNEVEN WEAR

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component RACK END (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 156,944 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 156,940 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 144,799 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 133,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2014 133,625 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 119,495 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 119,495 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 106,468 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 95,166 miles

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

Oil leak

battery light on.

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 76,569 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 76,569 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 53,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 53,682 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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PX55 XMZ 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 56%.

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 XMZ, 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 XMZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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