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LY55 BXX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

237,402 mi
Last recorded237,402 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 BXX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 237,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion/holes to sills at rear(non-prescribed areas)

Pass 15 Mar 2022 235,628 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 228,084 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 224,246 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 201,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 196,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 192,149 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

oil leek front of engine

Pass 25 Nov 2015 183,608 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 183,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 173,895 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 173,858 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 165,412 miles

windows inop n/s/r bumper end cap missing

Fail 12 Nov 2013 165,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

windows inop n/s/r bumper end cap missing

Pass 14 Nov 2012 157,174 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 148,050 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 133,835 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 112,049 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 112,049 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 82,295 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 82,290 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake caliper slide dust cap missing at n/s/f

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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LY55 BXX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LY55 BXX, 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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LY55 BXX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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