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2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,755 mi
Last recorded118,755 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL55 YOU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 118,755 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 118,741 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 117,809 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 117,877 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 100,997 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 100,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 77,643 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2013 65,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

tyres, normal load fitted! should be commercial or extra load!

Fail 27 Apr 2013 65,108 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

tyres, normal load fitted! should be commercial or extra load!

Pass 7 Apr 2012 56,223 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Apr 2011 49,261 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 39,531 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 34,613 miles

slight damage to osr bumper

slight play in os rack end

spare tyre is not roadworthy

Pass 5 Sep 2008 24,896 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wear in o/s door hinges

Fail 5 Sep 2008 24,896 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wear in o/s door hinges

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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PL55 YOU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PL55 YOU, 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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PL55 YOU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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