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FY55 UUW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,013 mi
Last recorded144,013 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 144,013 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 144,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 138,369 miles

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

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

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

wheel trims fitted on all 4 road wheels

Pass 28 Oct 2013 132,027 miles

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

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

main silencer box and tail pipe becoming deteriated

wheel trims fitted on all 4 road wheels

Pass 29 Oct 2012 126,733 miles

Wheel Trims Fitted To All Four Wheels

Pass 16 Sep 2011 119,954 miles

rear of exhaust system rusty

wheel trims fitted on all 4 road wheels

Fail 7 Sep 2010 110,924 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 110,924 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 85,385 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 85,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 62,150 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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FY55 UUW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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FY55 UUW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FY55 UUW safe to buy?

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