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FM54 APU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,910 mi
Last recorded78,910 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 APU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 78,910 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Dec 2016 78,893 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2015 62,792 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 62,792 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 58,071 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 53,663 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 48,875 miles

Advise attention to sliding side door.

Nearside front brake hose close to driveshaft.

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Fail 9 Jan 2013 48,871 miles

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

Advise attention to sliding side door.

Brake pedal feels slightly soft.

Nearside front brake hose close to driveshaft.

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 44,732 miles

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

Small split in nearside inner C.V.gaiter.

Fail 25 Jan 2012 44,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Possible fuel weeping from pipe joint on bulkhead.

Small split in nearside inner C.V.gaiter.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 39,869 miles

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

Slight damage to inner wall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 35,389 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 30,204 miles

Nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged.

Offside front and offside rear tyres worn on edges of tread.

Fail 8 Jan 2009 30,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged.

Offside front and offside rear tyres worn on edges of tread.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 24,379 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 24,368 miles

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

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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FM54 APU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FM54 APU, 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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FM54 APU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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