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FX55 YWU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,671 mi
Last recorded185,671 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 YWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2018 185,671 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested Due to unknown cam belt history (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working Not working when side lamps are on (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery warning lamp on

Lower engine stabilizer bushes worn

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Speedo cluster illuminates when applying the brakes

Pass 26 Jun 2017 175,955 miles

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

nearside wiper arm damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2017 175,822 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

nearside wiper arm damaged

Pass 24 May 2016 169,883 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

gearbox mounting worn to excess

oil leak engine

spare wheel tyre below 1.6 mm

Fail 16 May 2016 169,745 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

gearbox mounting worn to excess

oil leak engine

spare wheel tyre below 1.6 mm

Pass 24 Mar 2015 160,065 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 151,372 miles

STROING ADVISE - wipers smear screen

STRONG ADVISE - both rear tyres heavily perished

STRONG ADVISE - exhaust blow evident on centre section

STRONG ADVISE - n/s front tyre out of shape and on legal limit 1.6mm

STRONG ADVISE - n/s seat belt damaged

STRONG ADVISE - o/s rear brake bind evident

all rear leaf spring bush's slightly worn

both front wishbone rear bush's starting to split slightly

brake pedal rubber worn and small split on edge

diesal leak off pipes slightly chaffed

drive shaft support bearing noisy, n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

n/s rear indicator faded, both front side lights slightly dim

slight play at top of column

small split in o/s front drop link lower gaitor (no ingress of dirt at present)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 151,372 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

STROING ADVISE - wipers smear screen

STRONG ADVISE - both rear tyres heavily perished

STRONG ADVISE - exhaust blow evident on centre section

STRONG ADVISE - n/s seat belt damaged

STRONG ADVISE - o/s rear brake bind evident

all rear leaf spring bush's slightly worn

both front wishbone rear bush's starting to split slightly

brake pedal rubber worn and small split on edge

diesal leak off pipes slightly chaffed

drive shaft support bearing noisy, n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

n/s rear indicator faded, both front side lights slightly dim

slight play at top of column

small split in o/s front drop link lower gaitor (no ingress of dirt at present)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 138,871 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 138,823 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 129,946 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 96,563 miles

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

exhanst rusty and peeling

o/s/f tyre wall damage 195x65r15 95t miratta

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 30 Sep 2009 69,321 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 69,321 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 42,816 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 YWU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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