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FE55 URD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,679 mi
Last recorded127,679 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 URD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 127,679 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 127,679 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 115,870 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 115,870 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 108,414 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 108,413 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 102,545 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 102,545 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner 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))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 96,639 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 96,639 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 87,708 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 87,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 80,173 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 80,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 71,201 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 68,433 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 62,053 miles

slight cracking on off/side/rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2013 57,008 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 50,548 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 44,804 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear brakes noisy.

Wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,851 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 27,730 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 20,774 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 URD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FE55 URD, 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 URD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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