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LR55 YSE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,149 mi
Last recorded121,149 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 121,149 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 115,041 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 115,041 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 107,301 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 107,299 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 100,368 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 93,570 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 86,875 miles

oil leak around engine and drive shafts

Fail 23 Sep 2013

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

grease around offside front cv boot no split found

oil leak around engine and drive shafts

Pass 25 Sep 2012 80,785 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 56,671 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 49,890 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 39,811 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 29,367 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 YSE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YSE, 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 YSE registered?

LR55 YSE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is LR55 YSE safe to buy?

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