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SY05 UXB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,571 mi
Last recorded86,571 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 UXB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 86,571 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 86,571 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking Front to rear brake pipes leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2015 79,125 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 71,301 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 71,299 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 62,763 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 62,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,753 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 45,112 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 45,112 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,131 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 30,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,335 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 22,559 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 22,551 miles

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

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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SY05 UXB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SY05 UXB, 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 SY05 UXB registered?

SY05 UXB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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