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FL55 HWU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

213,154 mi
Last recorded213,154 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 HWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 213,154 miles

advise low emssion no print out

Pass 7 May 2016 180,971 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 180,277 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 73,613 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 5 Dec 2012 145,493 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 145,493 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 119,002 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to deteriorate

front discs slightly lipped

front no plate slightly damaged

n/s lower ext mirror damaged

slight play in rack arms

Fail 31 Oct 2011 119,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pedal rubber starting to deteriorate

front discs slightly lipped

front no plate slightly damaged

n/s lower ext mirror damaged

slight play in rack arms

Pass 4 Nov 2010 97,476 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 3 Nov 2010 97,476 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2009 80,868 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2009 80,868 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2008 67,594 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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FL55 HWU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FL55 HWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL55 HWU registered?

FL55 HWU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is FL55 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 HWU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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