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FY55 ZTG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,837 mi
Last recorded114,837 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 114,837 miles

underside corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2016 114,836 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion offside outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at centre (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure rubbing on wheel (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both on link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported abs wiring (1.9.2a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills at rear (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

underside corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 114,216 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 114,142 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 103,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 94,159 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 94,149 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,501 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 67,921 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 67,902 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 56,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 56,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 47,475 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 47,066 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 47,026 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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 ZTG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White 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 ZTG, 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 ZTG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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