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MJ55 YEC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,478 mi
Last recorded199,478 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 YEC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 199,478 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 178,452 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 157,278 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 135,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

advise air bag system warning lamp staying on.

Fail 23 Oct 2012 135,249 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

advise air bag system warning lamp staying on.

Fail 29 Sep 2011 111,677 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 111,677 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 84,209 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 58,986 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 58,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 45,243 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 45,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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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MJ55 YEC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MJ55 YEC, 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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What year was MJ55 YEC registered?

MJ55 YEC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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