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MT55 YWP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

69,158 mi
Last recorded69,158 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 YWP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 69,158 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 65,368 miles

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

Rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2022 65,368 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2021 63,005 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Mirror secured with tape

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 63,000 miles

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

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Mirror secured with tape

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 62,582 miles

Both leaf springs corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2020 62,580 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both leaf springs corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 58,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer shielding coming loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components rusty

Fail 6 Dec 2019 58,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer shielding coming loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components rusty

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 56,875 miles

Both inner drive shaft boots leaking slightly

Both rear leaf springs badly corroded but not weakened

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 56,875 miles

Both inner drive shaft boots leaking slightly

Both rear leaf springs badly corroded but not weakened

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 54,467 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened and brackets corroded (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened and brackets corroded (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 49,410 miles

exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2016 49,410 miles

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

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)

exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 42,768 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 37,208 miles

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear leaf springs corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres perished and cracked

offside rear tyre close to legal limits on outer edge (step tyre)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 37,208 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear leaf springs corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres perished and cracked

offside rear tyre close to legal limits on outer edge (step tyre)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 34,038 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 31,367 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 28,517 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 25,703 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 25,703 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 22,786 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 22,786 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 18,279 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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MT55 YWP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MT55 YWP, 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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MT55 YWP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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