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FE55 URK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,095 mi
Last recorded113,095 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 113,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Pinholed/weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Offside and nearside steering rack, gaiters damp (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level light, permanently disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails and box sections corroded in places. Some weld repairs and underseal in places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper blade scratches to windscreen. Not affecting drivers view at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 105,507 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2021

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 90,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 82,159 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2016 79,986 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 75,719 miles

Front brakes approx 50% worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play to steering rack inner joints

Pass 17 Nov 2014 68,858 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 60,131 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 53,667 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 53,662 miles

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

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

Rear brakes noisy.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 46,160 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 46,144 miles

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

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

Rear brakes noisy.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,136 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 30,314 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 30,314 miles

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

nearside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 17 Nov 2008 22,344 miles

Nearside wiper deteriorating.

Rear brakes noisy.

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 URK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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