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SY55 TZN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

183,156 mi
Last recorded183,156 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 TZN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2021 183,156 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 166,274 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 156,637 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 156,041 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill as marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill as marked (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 133,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 133,391 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with the brake lights (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stays on when lights are on (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 122,438 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 205,440 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Clutch gone (Worn)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 119,119 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 119,119 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 113,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes starting to corrode

underside corroded in places

Fail 10 Dec 2013 113,793 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes starting to corrode

underside corroded in places

Pass 20 Dec 2012 108,018 miles

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

Sump rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2011 99,982 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 83,501 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 65,320 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 49,108 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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SY55 TZN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SY55 TZN, 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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SY55 TZN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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