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RY55 FNU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

212,624 mi
Last recorded212,624 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 FNU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 212,624 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion oter sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 206,019 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 193,621 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion nearside lower door sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 193,621 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion nearside lower door sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 179,669 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 169,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 169,882 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 158,720 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 158,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 147,775 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 136,051 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 116,615 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 87,095 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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RY55 FNU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RY55 FNU, 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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RY55 FNU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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