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FY55 UUX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,972 mi
Last recorded141,972 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 UUX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 141,972 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 141,971 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corner missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 121,551 miles

High level stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp slightly loose

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 121,550 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

High level stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp slightly loose

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 109,986 miles

oil leak

rear axle corroded

subframe corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2016 109,520 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault handbrake warning lamp also illuminated (linked?) (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rear - at bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front 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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working all brake lamps not working - switch? (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

subframe corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 103,448 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 103,310 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 97,377 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 90,548 miles

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

front brake pads low

Fail 26 Sep 2013 90,243 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads low

n/s/f anti/roll link worn

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2012 83,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 83,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 77,485 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 71,373 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 71,373 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 64,630 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 54,100 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low

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 UUX 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 61.1%.

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 UUX, 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 UUX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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