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PY05 FBE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,519 mi
Last recorded138,519 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 FBE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 138,519 miles

Advise underside corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 138,475 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front ball joint split pin missing

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 138,439 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area x2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise replacing offside front wiper arm

both rear tyres misshaped

nearside and offside outer sill covers fitted at the time of test

Pass 13 Dec 2019 135,574 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear leaf spring hangers hanging close to body

corrosion both nearside and offside front inner sills

nearside and offside sill covers fitted at the time of test

Fail 10 Dec 2019 135,574 miles

Fuel pipe leaking leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged at feral (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear leaf spring hangers hanging close to body

corrosion both nearside and offside front inner sills

nearside and offside sill covers fitted at the time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2019 130,893 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle heavily under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 130,884 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle heavily under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 126,009 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 120,484 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 103,163 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 88,489 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 77,235 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 62,631 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 62,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 42,408 miles

exhaust hangers 0ne at front and one at middle box have rubbers missing system still secure

Fail 7 Feb 2012 42,408 miles

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

exhaust hangers 0ne at front and one at middle box have rubbers missing system still secure

Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,282 miles

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

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

very small buldge in nsr tyre outer side wall

Pass 25 Feb 2010 14,142 miles

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

o/s headlamp loose sightly. not affecting beam image

Pass 27 Feb 2009 11,140 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 11,140 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 11,135 miles

front number plate illegal ,however this part of the test is temp suspended

Fail 12 Aug 2008 11,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate illegal ,however this part of the test is temp suspended

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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PY05 FBE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PY05 FBE, 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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PY05 FBE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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