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FP55 YLG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,031 mi
Last recorded84,031 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 YLG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 84,031 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 82,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 82,203 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 81,190 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 80,390 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 79,001 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 78,437 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 77,339 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 76,206 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2017 76,206 miles

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2016 74,585 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 72,325 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 72,325 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 70,834 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 68,468 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 66,194 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 66,194 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 59,700 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 59,700 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 50,150 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 44,209 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 39,798 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 YLG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FP55 YLG, 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 YLG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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