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SY55 TZX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,936 mi
Last recorded120,936 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 120,936 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded along offside chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine gearbox area ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 120,927 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded along offside chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine gearbox area ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 117,161 miles

Body has slight corrosion osr sill (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured rear both (1.4.A.2f)

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

bottom engine mount worn

Pass 30 Sep 2015 113,983 miles

Body has slight corrosion subframe corroded (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded front both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 113,983 miles

All position lamps not working osf (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc nsf (2.5.C.1a)

Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view nsf (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion subframe corroded (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded front both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014
Pass 2 Sep 2013 98,116 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 87,012 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 72,956 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 71,814 miles

front brake imbalance only just met requirements 24%

Pass 29 Sep 2010 60,027 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,949 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,782 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 TZX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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