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FP55 YLC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,971 mi
Last recorded133,971 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 133,971 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 98,782 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 May 2015 98,782 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 91,650 miles

battery lamp displayed on dash

n/s o/s front wipers req realign

o/s sill and side panel damgaged

Fail 17 Nov 2014 91,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

battery lamp displayed on dash

n/s o/s front wipers req realign

o/s sill and side panel damgaged

Pass 22 Nov 2013 75,160 miles

oil weep

windscreen cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery lamp displayed on dash

o/s doors/sill damaged and dented

o/s/f tyre worn bald inner tyre tread

Fail 22 Nov 2013 75,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery lamp displayed on dash

o/s doors/sill damaged and dented

o/s/f tyre worn bald inner tyre tread

oil weep

windscreen cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2012 66,657 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 65,287 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 64,419 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 60,275 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 56,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YLC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLC, 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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What year was FP55 YLC registered?

FP55 YLC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is FP55 YLC safe to buy?

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