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FE55 UPV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,366 mi
Last recorded163,366 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 UPV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 163,366 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch trim missing

Nearside centre sill slightly damaged but not affecting steering or braking

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 138,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65x15 close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Dec 2018 138,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65x15 close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2017 117,400 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 117,367 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 100,036 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 98,902 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 76,104 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 71,395 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013
Fail 2 Nov 2013 62,805 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 51,715 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 43,053 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 43,052 miles

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

Offside 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,428 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 27,549 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2009 27,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2008 18,993 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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FE55 UPV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FE55 UPV, 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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FE55 UPV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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