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SP55 YFA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

196,022 mi
Last recorded196,022 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 YFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 196,022 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 166,376 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 165,645 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Electrical wiring insecure nearside front wheel speed sensor (1.9.2a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides outer sills + nearside inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades in poor condition, likely to fail the test once washers repaired

Pass 15 Mar 2016 146,952 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded and holed

Fail 4 Mar 2016 146,509 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside rear outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 26 Feb 2015 130,077 miles

Steering rack damp no leaks

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Engine oily

Front discs are corroded

Front springs are corroded

High level stop lamp inop

Nearside front wheel damaged

Nearside rear tyre has 3mm of tread left and tread cracked

Fail 11 Feb 2015 130,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake fluid getting low

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Engine oily

Front discs are corroded

High level brake light not working

Nearside rear bumper corner missing

Nearside rear tyre has 3mm of tread left

Steering rack damp no signs of a leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 117,632 miles

Coolant level low

Engine oily

Exhgaust rubbers missing but exhaust not insecure

High level brake light not working

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 117,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant level low

Engine oily

Exhgaust rubbers missing but exhaust not insecure

High level brake light not working

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 100,892 miles

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

steering rack damp no apparent sign of a leak

Fail 4 Sep 2012 100,827 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

steering rack damp no apparent sign of a leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 78,595 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 78,544 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

High level brake light inoperative

Power steering level low

Steering rack damp but no signs of a leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 68,865 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 68,865 miles

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

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2009 56,697 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 46,060 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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SP55 YFA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SP55 YFA, 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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SP55 YFA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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