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SB55 YON

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,744 mi
Last recorded183,744 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 183,744 miles

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

under sills coroded

Pass 10 Nov 2018 181,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underside of body coated in thick underseal

Fail 10 Nov 2018 181,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underside of body coated in thick underseal

Pass 4 Aug 2017 181,069 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 181,064 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 173,211 miles

Nearside new sill fitted heavly under sealed

Offside new outer sill fitted heavly under sealed

Fail 14 May 2016 171,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 160,417 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 147,825 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 147,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 134,113 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 123,416 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 113,152 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 100,305 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 95,561 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 95,561 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 81,170 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 81,170 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 YON is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SB55 YON, 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 YON is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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