MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,620 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both inner and outer sills corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported and brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both inner and outer sills corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported and brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner sill corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer sill corroded
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
various suspension components undersealed
Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded X 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp aim too low X 2 (4.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated AND REAR (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Emissions not tested blowing back box excessivly (8.2.2.2 (e))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x2 (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all tyres sidewalls cracking
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?
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FY55 URB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 FY55 URB, 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 URB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 September 2005.
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