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SM55 YSO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

193,890 mi
Last recorded193,890 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 YSO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 193,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

radiator mounting corroded and radiator insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2018 183,043 miles

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

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

radiator mounting bracket badly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 174,745 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 169,715 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 159,468 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 141,579 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 113,654 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 99,353 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 9 Nov 2011 95,253 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 95,253 miles

Centre Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 89,474 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 73,199 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 73,199 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 58,459 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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SM55 YSO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This 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 SM55 YSO, 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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What year was SM55 YSO registered?

SM55 YSO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is SM55 YSO safe to buy?

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