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FE55 URM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,962 mi
Last recorded156,962 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2020 156,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill has holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill has holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted nearside part of bumper damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

engine running rough

unable to see front brake pads properly , too dirty

vehicle extremely dirty when tested

Pass 13 Dec 2018 148,087 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 148,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brakes 28% imb nearside lowest

Pass 19 Dec 2017 131,520 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 119,067 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 119,067 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central stop light not working

Pass 30 Nov 2015 109,936 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall scrubbed

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play to steering rack inner joints

Fail 20 Nov 2015 109,936 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside outer sill centre section (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside outer sill rear section (2.4.A.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall scrubbed

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play to steering rack inner joints

Pass 13 Dec 2014 102,071 miles

rear bumper damage

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 92,520 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 83,090 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorating.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight damage to nearside front tyre wall.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 72,223 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 72,214 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak front nearside intercooler pipe.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 60,056 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 47,957 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,729 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 URM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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