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CA05 YKP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,019 mi
Last recorded90,019 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 YKP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 90,019 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front steering gaiter damaged

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 90,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front steering gaiter damaged

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 May 2017 89,927 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front coil springs slightly corroded

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2015 71,258 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

o/s/f coil spring corroded

oil leak

oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2015 71,258 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

o/s/f coil spring corroded

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 59,986 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 59,986 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 44,576 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,795 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 31,795 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 27,728 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 23,221 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 18,890 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 14,463 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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CA05 YKP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CA05 YKP, 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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CA05 YKP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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