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LY55 BYF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,944 mi
Last recorded148,944 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 BYF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 148,944 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 146,811 miles

Front 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))

Oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Oct 2018 140,202 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 123,017 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 122,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 14 Oct 2014 107,268 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 107,628 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 8 Nov 2012 82,348 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 68,051 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2011 68,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2010 49,634 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 49,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2008 32,564 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 32,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 BYF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BYF, 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 BYF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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