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LR55 YPT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,360 mi
Last recorded179,360 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 YPT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 179,360 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front seat slight movmant.

Fail 5 Oct 2020 179,360 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front seat slight movmant.

Pass 19 Oct 2019 176,092 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Hand brake adjustment

Pass 10 Oct 2018 168,486 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 154,165 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 154,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 150,328 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak on engine

rear bumper surface corrosion no sharpe edges

Fail 7 Oct 2015 150,249 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak on engine

rear bumper surface corrosion no sharpe edges

Pass 21 Oct 2014 132,557 miles

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

both rear tyres badly deteriated !!!

slight mark on windscreen !!

Fail 20 Oct 2014 132,557 miles

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

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

both rear tyres badly deteriated !!!

slight mark on windscreen !!

Pass 11 Oct 2013 121,819 miles

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

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

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 13 Aug 2012 114,738 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 106,468 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 82,790 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 53,928 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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LR55 YPT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LR55 YPT, 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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LR55 YPT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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