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LY55 CDE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,536 mi
Last recorded140,536 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 CDE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 140,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both inner sills corroded

Fail 4 May 2023 140,448 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 136,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2021 134,972 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both inner/outer sills corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2020 133,722 miles

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

Front coil springs rusty

Nearside Front tyre has worn edges bold and cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre has worn inner edge and cracking in tread

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 133,712 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front coil springs rusty

Nearside Front tyre has worn edges bold and cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre has worn inner edge and cracking in tread

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 131,737 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in top steering column

Pass 23 Feb 2018 128,519 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 128,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under vehicle marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split in middle of blade (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at one front to rear brake pipe under vehicle marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under vehicle marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 128,498 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear box stabilizer (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front wiper arm insecure

Fail 15 Dec 2017 128,464 miles

Central Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 125,035 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 119,371 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 114,099 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 107,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 102,520 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 102,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 95,701 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 80,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 80,163 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 61,131 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

o/s/rear bumper end cap missing

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 CDE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CDE, 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 CDE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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