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FP55 NYC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

253,476 mi
Last recorded253,476 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 NYC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 253,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 248,696 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 248,614 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 242,940 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 242,940 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 240,011 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 235,198 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 224,723 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 213,935 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 207,224 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 198,956 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn.

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 24 Jan 2015 198,369 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/R Tyre worn.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 25 Jan 2014 188,270 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 177,946 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 163,120 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 163,120 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 134,375 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 134,375 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 102,070 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 102,070 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 71,770 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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FP55 NYC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP55 NYC, 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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FP55 NYC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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