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AF55 YWX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

227,656 mi
Last recorded227,656 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 YWX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 227,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre has cracks in outer sidewall

Offside center sill corroded but not in perscribed area

Fail 6 Sep 2018 227,656 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre has cracks in outer sidewall

Offside center sill corroded but not in perscribed area

Pass 23 Oct 2017 224,762 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 224,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 222,623 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Oct 2016 222,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 216,840 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 216,838 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 201,806 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 184,243 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Sep 2012 164,275 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s lower mirror glass cracked

Fail 27 Sep 2012 164,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s lower mirror glass cracked

Fail 13 Sep 2011 144,218 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 144,218 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 125,187 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 125,194 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 94,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 64,943 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 64,943 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AF55 YWX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AF55 YWX, 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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AF55 YWX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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