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BL55 AYT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,326 mi
Last recorded160,326 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 AYT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 160,326 miles

Front Both sides brake disc rusty

Nearside Rear Outer sill slight corroded

Offside Front Outer sill slight corrosion

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 159,959 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 158,410 miles

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

Rear Both sides bumper corners missing at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2015 151,891 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 151,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 151,571 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill + lower floor sill area (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear nearside rear bumper end cap missing

brake + clutch pedal rubbers poor

tow bar electrics poor

Pass 1 Oct 2014 128,858 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

centre exhaust rubber x1 missing

clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge, wearing on outer edge, slight damage to outer sidewall and tread getting low : 2.5mm

nearside front, nearside rear and offside front valve stems perished

nearside rear bumper corner missing

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge, wearing on outer edge, slight damage to outer sidewall and tread low : 2mm

nearside sill damaged

offside front tyre perished and tread getting low :3mm

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge, wearing on outer edge, nail in tread, slight damage to outer sidewall and tread getting low : 3mm

slight damage to nearside front inner arch liner

slight damage to offside sill

spare wheel missing from hanger

stone chips in front screen

Fail 1 Oct 2014 128,851 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

centre exhaust rubber x1 missing

clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge, wearing on outer edge, slight damage to outer sidewall and tread getting low : 2.5mm

nearside front, nearside rear and offside front valve stems perished

nearside rear bumper corner missing

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge, wearing on outer edge, slight damage to outer sidewall and tread low : 2mm

nearside sill damaged

offside front tyre perished and tread getting low :3mm

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge, wearing on outer edge, nail in tread, slight damage to outer sidewall and tread getting low : 3mm

slight damage to nearside front inner arch liner

slight damage to offside sill

spare wheel missing from hanger

stone chips in front screen

Pass 3 Oct 2013 114,497 miles

slight blow from exhaust

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Oct 2012 99,464 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 84,668 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 67,482 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 53,787 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 41,272 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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BL55 AYT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BL55 AYT, 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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BL55 AYT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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