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SD55 UYW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,793 mi
Last recorded195,793 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 UYW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 195,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 191,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper end cap missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip and crack neither are affecting the drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 191,541 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Pipe from air filter to turbo split (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes out when brakes applied (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Does not function when side lights are on (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner track rod/drum stick (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure Fuel filler pipe jubilee clip corroded away (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system To flex (leaking on the offside) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper end cap missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip and crack neither are affecting the drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 178,412 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front knocking from suspension/steering

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 178,203 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front (flex) rear(silencer) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking at rack connection (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom of gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front knocking from suspension/steering

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 164,529 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 160,690 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes showing corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 15 May 2018 160,688 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front 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 1.4mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes showing corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 156,270 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 156,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 141,343 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 141,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 125,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front slight steering play

Pass 19 Mar 2014 104,658 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 104,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 92,608 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 90,422 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 90,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 87,946 miles

Center brake light not working, disconnected!

Exhaust missing two mounting rubbers!

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside inner VC gaitor split!

Pass 12 Oct 2010 85,581 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 85,581 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2009 83,529 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 83,529 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 76,931 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 76,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SD55 UYW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SD55 UYW, 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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SD55 UYW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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