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MJ55 YEL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,365 mi
Last recorded157,365 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 157,365 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Sep 2018 157,365 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective cannot be opened for full inspection (3.1 (c))

Front passenger door hinge insecure check strap missing bolt (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine possibly from filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 152,519 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 152,519 miles

Central Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 147,240 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 143,678 miles

N/S Rear wheel binding slightly

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 140,833 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

offside and nearside outer sills are corroding

Fail 4 Feb 2014 140,833 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

offside and nearside outer sills are corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2012 138,317 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 138,307 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 93,344 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2011 93,344 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2010 79,302 miles

Oil leak

front wipers

Pass 9 Oct 2009 64,262 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 52,089 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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MJ55 YEL 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 MJ55 YEL, 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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MJ55 YEL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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