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CE55 BPY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,684 mi
Last recorded86,684 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 BPY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 86,684 miles

Corrosion to rear bumper

Corrosion to rear nearside outer sill

Nearside lower mirror glass damaged

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

corrosion to spare wheel, tyre very poor condition

Fail 7 Sep 2017 86,679 miles

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Corrosion to rear bumper

Corrosion to rear nearside outer sill

Front brake pads getting down

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 1.0mm inside raised tread ()

Nearside lower mirror glass damaged

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

corrosion to spare wheel, tyre very poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2016 81,424 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 81,418 miles

Emissions not tested Timing belt due (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

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

Nearside Front tyre smooth inside edge of tread

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 76,225 miles

Excessive corrosion to rear nearside outer sill.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 69,194 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 69,194 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front tyre 2.50mm and smooth inside raised tread

Pass 4 Sep 2013 61,374 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 61,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 53,980 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 53,980 miles

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 Sep 2011 45,842 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 45,842 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,732 miles

front n/s,rear o/s and rear n/s tyres aprox 2.75mm

rear brakes noisy when applied

Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,411 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 28,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hi level brake light not working

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

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

front tyres worn inside edges of tread [smooth]and nearside lightly cut

Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,328 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 19,328 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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CE55 BPY 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 CE55 BPY, 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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CE55 BPY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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