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PY05 FCD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,377 mi
Last recorded137,377 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 FCD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 137,377 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes running the length of the floor next to the fuel lines. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mil light not working but not within date to be failed.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small pipe coming from the engine bay to the flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Full length inner & outer sill corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small pipe coming out of the engine bay to the flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Full length inner & outer sill corroded.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Possibly from the oil filter more investigation needed. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 137,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt installation has an anchorage without suitable reinforcement centre outer sill corroded and holed (10.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Upper brake light not working

Central exhaust shield insecure at fuel tank(but obviously not missing)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near joint between front and centre sections (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive all around the engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber splitting at the side but is secure

n/s and o/s outer sills showing corrosion

n/s and o/s/f chassis legs showing corrosion

n/s and o/s/r chassis legs showing corrosion

n/s and o/s/r inner sills showing corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2023 128,428 miles

Exhaust shield Loose

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 128,417 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust shield Loose

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 120,081 miles

Both headlights frosted up

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 120,081 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both headlights frosted up

Pass 26 Nov 2021 122,416 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside outer sill signs of corrosion

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 112,411 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine/gear box lower centre (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside outer sill signs of corrosion

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 103,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 93,891 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 93,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 88,353 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 82,352 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 76,663 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 70,609 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 62,590 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 52,601 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 49,860 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 47,250 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 43,874 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 39,411 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 33,714 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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PY05 FCD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PY05 FCD, 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 FCD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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