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OY55 BTE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,433 mi
Last recorded139,433 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 BTE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 139,433 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills and sill to floor sowing signs off corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 139,423 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills and sill to floor sowing signs off corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 132,336 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 123,522 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear brake pipe starting to rust

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 24 Oct 2017 115,466 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 115,466 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 111,043 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner c.v boots (2.5.C.1a)

Front wiper blades ,condition

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint rubber perishing/starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight dampness to shocker (2.7.3)

both rear wheels some bind when wheels rotated

coil spring corroded both front coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

steering rack damp with oil

Fail 18 Oct 2016 110,988 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.2.C.1c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner c.v boots (2.5.C.1a)

Front wiper blades ,condition

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint rubber perishing/starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight dampness to shocker (2.7.3)

both rear wheels some bind when wheels rotated

coil spring corroded both front coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 13 Oct 2015 97,701 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 87,953 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,212 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,113 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 58,665 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 48,318 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 36,553 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 23,594 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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OY55 BTE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 OY55 BTE, 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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OY55 BTE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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