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PY54 MLE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,329 mi
Last recorded144,329 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 MLE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 144,329 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 144,165 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise both front tyres worn on inner edges close to pass limit

advise brake pedal rubber worn

advise chip on screen

advise steering rack looks damp pos start of leak

front brake pads wearing very low

Pass 30 Jan 2018 133,408 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 133,408 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017
Fail 27 Jan 2017

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 106,607 miles

Centre Rear exhaust heat shields loose

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 106,607 miles

Centre Rear exhaust heat shields loose

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 118,584 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 106,444 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 108,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 100,773 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 100,773 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 91,724 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 91,724 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 82,628 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 82,628 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 73,781 miles

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

nearside front tyre got little pin in it

Pass 23 Jan 2009 61,622 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 47,811 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008

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

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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PY54 MLE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PY54 MLE, 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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PY54 MLE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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