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FY05 UOL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,767 mi
Last recorded163,767 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 UOL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2023 163,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 159,025 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 155,680 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 149,581 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 149,581 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 147,944 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

N/S lower mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 147,391 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges towbar wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/S sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

N/S lower mirror damaged

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

Pass 10 May 2018 139,087 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Sills and rear cross member corroding

Pass 11 May 2017 128,016 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 118,740 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 118,736 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 110,160 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 110,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 101,513 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 93,304 miles

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

fan belt cover insecure

Fail 17 Apr 2013 93,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fan belt cover insecure

powersteering fluid low

Fail 8 May 2012 77,743 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 77,743 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 55,768 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 35,058 miles

nearside front close to legal tread wear limit of 1.6mm

Pass 8 May 2009 24,495 miles

front brake pads 60% worn

Pass 4 Apr 2008 13,852 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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FY05 UOL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White 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 FY05 UOL, 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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FY05 UOL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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