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CA05 YLK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

63,443 mi
Last recorded63,443 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 YLK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 63,443 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 62,695 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 62,432 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 61,902 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 60,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 58,190 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 57,370 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 56,215 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 55,056 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 53,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 51,774 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 48,848 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 48,846 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 45,482 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,857 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 41,857 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 39,156 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)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 May 2011 34,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 27,526 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,703 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 20,698 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 16,039 miles

offside rear wheel binding slightly

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 YLK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CA05 YLK, 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 YLK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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