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LR55 YRL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,786 mi
Last recorded178,786 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2013 178,786 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

knock from engine and smoking not exsesive

o/s door mirror insecure

o/s rear tyre low tread

washer bottle top missing

Pass 4 Jul 2012 167,833 miles

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

intercooler misted in oil

o/s/f tyre getting low in tread

spare wheel not fitted

steering rack misted in oil

wind screen marked in zone A

Fail 2 Jul 2012 167,770 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

intercooler misted in oil

o/s/f tyre getting low in tread

spare wheel not fitted

steering rack misted in oil

wind screen marked in zone A

Pass 3 Jun 2011 156,959 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2010 136,999 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 108,278 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 77,254 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 YRL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YRL, 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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What year was LR55 YRL registered?

LR55 YRL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is LR55 YRL safe to buy?

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