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SB55 YNX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,141 mi
Last recorded133,141 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 YNX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 133,141 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 124,783 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pipes coated in grease

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

rear door handle broken

sills heavily coated in underseal

Fail 21 Oct 2016 124,766 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill full length (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill full length (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill full length (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill full length (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill full length (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill full length (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill full length (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill full length (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Inner disc face corroded and pitted heavily

bulkhead brake pipes corroding

front sub frame and radiator support panels heavily corroded

slight damp at steering rack area

surface corrosion on all under body

Pass 27 Oct 2015 122,307 miles

both outer rear sills soft

front discs faces corroded and lipped

Fail 27 Oct 2015 137,171 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both outer rear sills soft

front discs faces corroded and lipped

Pass 14 Oct 2014 119,142 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2014 119,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre tread depth low, 1.6mm, advise renewal now

Pass 26 Aug 2013 110,874 miles

all exhaust heatshields loose

offside rear tyre tread low

Fail 15 Aug 2013 149,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

all exhaust heatshields loose

offside rear tyre tread low

Pass 27 Aug 2012 103,751 miles

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

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

main brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2012 15,957 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

main brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2012 102,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 85,800 miles

both front tyres are worn on inside of tread and just legal 195/65/15 t

Pass 27 Aug 2010 69,247 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 66,904 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,489 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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SB55 YNX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SB55 YNX, 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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SB55 YNX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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