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AF55 YZM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,493 mi
Last recorded159,493 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 159,493 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 159,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 145,169 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 145,168 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 135,832 miles

Slight brake bind to nearside rear.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 129,459 miles

offside rear bumper damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2013 129,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front brake discs corrored / worn

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2011 115,580 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn,lipped,corroded and pitted on inner faces

both front tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

nearside rear brake disc slight bind

Fail 11 Sep 2010 109,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front disc is worn & lipped

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

Offside front brake disc is slightly worn

Pass 11 Sep 2010 109,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front disc is worn & lipped

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

Offside front brake disc is slightly worn

Pass 14 Sep 2009 100,346 miles

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 16 Sep 2008 75,569 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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AF55 YZM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AF55 YZM, 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 YZM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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