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VF55 UYL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,787 mi
Last recorded163,787 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 UYL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 163,787 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

nsf wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 13 Feb 2015 163,787 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

nsf wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 25 Jan 2014 151,309 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 146,974 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Nov 2011 139,025 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 118,459 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 98,169 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 73,602 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)

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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VF55 UYL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VF55 UYL, 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 VF55 UYL registered?

VF55 UYL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is VF55 UYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF55 UYL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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