MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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
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)
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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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