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CP54 YLU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,315 mi
Last recorded104,315 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 YLU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 104,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 104,292 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 100,211 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 100,099 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 100,097 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both lenses frosted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 98,455 miles

advise corrosion to n/s outer sill but not prescribed area

Fail 6 Nov 2018 98,453 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise corrosion to n/s outer sill but not prescribed area

Pass 7 Nov 2017 97,658 miles

BOTH DIP LAMPS HAVE POOR BEAM IMAGE DEFINITION

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) PLAY IN STEERING MECHANISM ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 97,657 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working 1 OF 2 (1.1.C.1d)

BOTH DIP LAMPS HAVE POOR BEAM IMAGE DEFINITION

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) PLAY IN STEERING MECHANISM ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 92,910 miles

ADVISE BOTH O/S TYRES GETTING LOW

Fail 11 Mar 2016 92,708 miles

Fuel system component leaking SOMEWHERE FROM ENGINE (7.2.3)

Steering rack gaiter split BOTH SIDES (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working N/S AND CENTRE (1.2.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement LOWER STABILIZER (6.1.D.1a)

ADVISE BOTH O/S TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 16 Mar 2015 89,794 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 89,791 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 83,357 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2012 81,127 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 76,127 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 70,544 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 65,101 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 60,948 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 60,948 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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CP54 YLU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CP54 YLU, 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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CP54 YLU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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