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FY55 MFP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,957 mi
Last recorded152,957 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 MFP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 152,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 98,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight lens frosted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

NSR light unit damaged

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2019

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

NSR light unit damaged

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 137,857 miles

Battery light remains lit when engine is running

Both outer sills are weak with corrosion

Engine noisy when exceeding 3000rpm Further inspection needed

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 137,845 miles

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Metal bumper corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Battery light remains lit when engine is running

Both outer sills are weak with corrosion

Engine noisy when exceeding 3000rpm Further inspection needed

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 59,858 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded NS and OS front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS and OS lenses are frosted (1.7.5a)

NSR light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

OSF tyre worn on the inner edge,NSR tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear bumper corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016

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

Front coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Light lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NS and OS (2.4.A.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 113,475 miles

Engine oil leak

NSR light unit damaged

NSR outer sill area weak with corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2015 113,453 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour NS and OS (1.4.A.2f)

Engine oil leak

NSR light unit damaged

NSR outer sill area weak with corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2014

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2014

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust section corroded.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 93,859 miles

front pipe weak with rust

Pass 24 Jan 2012 78,085 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2012 78,085 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2010 86,725 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2010 86,725 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 52,395 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 35,552 miles

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

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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FY55 MFP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FY55 MFP, 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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FY55 MFP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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