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LR55 YPZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,792 mi
Last recorded152,792 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 152,792 miles

NS wiper arm insecure

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 152,765 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe insecure to tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

NS wiper arm insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 138,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 138,054 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 132,218 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on side wall

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 132,218 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on side wall

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 126,266 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 111,042 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Jun 2014 111,042 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s h/light slightly loose

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2012 92,995 miles

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

a/b/s looms insecure n/s/r and o/s/r

battery loose

Fail 8 Nov 2012 92,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

a/b/s looms insecure n/s/r and o/s/r

battery loose

Pass 25 Nov 2011 85,636 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 85,836 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 75,244 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,221 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 44,063 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 YPZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LR55 YPZ, 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 YPZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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