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FY55 UUN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

247,131 mi
Last recorded247,131 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 247,131 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

Nearside wiper arm worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 245,908 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

Nearside wiper arm worn

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 217,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer corrroded to excess but not within prescribed area at time of test

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 217,426 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer corrroded to excess but not within prescribed area at time of test

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 179,304 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 179,304 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 139,599 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 139,597 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 May 2012 96,375 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 60,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

stone chip outside zone b of windscreen

wheel trims fitted on all 4 road wheels

Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,893 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 57,893 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 117,210 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 117,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 102,693 miles

various chips in windscreen

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 UUN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver 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 FY55 UUN, 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 UUN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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