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FX55 YUH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,409 mi
Last recorded144,409 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 YUH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 144,409 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 144,395 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 141,875 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 141,875 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 139,279 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody and sill corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2019 134,954 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 134,954 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 127,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 122,116 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 122,113 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both rear (1.1.C.1e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 115,056 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 110,004 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 103,022 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 97,270 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 97,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 88,131 miles

Centre brake light inoperative

Exhaust corroded

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 74,999 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

both n/s/f anti roll bar link ball joints dust covers split

high level brake light not working

n/s/f tyre has a cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Aug 2011 74,999 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both n/s/f anti roll bar link ball joints dust covers split

high level brake light not working

n/s/f tyre has a cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Aug 2010 51,730 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroded

n/s/f anti roll bar link arm has a split balljoint cover (top)

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Fail 4 Aug 2010 51,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroded

n/s/f anti roll bar link arm has a split balljoint cover (top)

o/s/f tyre is on the limit! inner shoulder is worn.

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

o/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread and is low on pressure! wearing on both shoulders.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 33,142 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads worn low

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter is split

n/s/f tyre close to wear indicators and inner shoulder is worn,with a nail in an un-repairable position

o/s/r tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 24 Jul 2008 20,628 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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FX55 YUH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FX55 YUH, 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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FX55 YUH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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