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FY55 UPC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

53,990 mi
Last recorded53,990 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 53,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 53,562 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps dim possibly due to the condition of the head lamp lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2018 53,562 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road damage in the a and b zones (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps dim possibly due to the condition of the head lamp lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2016 45,133 miles

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

windscreen cracked to lower nearside

Fail 1 Nov 2016 45,133 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

oil leak present around engine

windscreen cracked to lower nearside

Pass 12 Jan 2015 43,675 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 43,675 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 39,442 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 35,841 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 30,926 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,926 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,958 miles

ofside rear tyre tracked out on inner tread surface

small crack on the bottom corner of passenger windscreen [outside swept area]

Pass 24 Sep 2010 13,946 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 13,944 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 7,998 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 7,998 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 105,683 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 174,047 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 174,047 miles

Gas suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 UPC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 UPC, 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 UPC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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