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NG55 BYW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,421 mi
Last recorded138,421 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 BYW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 138,421 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 138,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 131,317 miles

sills rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2016 124,665 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Aug 2015 117,132 miles

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

n/s intercooler pipe holed

Fail 24 Aug 2015 117,131 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s intercooler pipe holed

Pass 5 Sep 2014 110,258 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 110,228 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 102,084 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 101,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre close to limit and deteriorated

o/s/r tyre wearing low and deteriorating

Pass 31 Aug 2012 92,396 miles

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

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

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

o/s/rear brake binding slightly

Fail 31 Aug 2012 92,396 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

o/s/rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2011 83,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pipes are slightly corroding

high level stop lamp is inoperative - not known if connected ?

n/s/f tyre is on the legal limit !

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner shoulder

one of the two front exhaust rubber mounts is missing - still adeq. supported

Pass 27 Aug 2010 74,640 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 74,635 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 61,237 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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NG55 BYW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NG55 BYW, 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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NG55 BYW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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