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DY05 EUB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

206,841 mi
Last recorded206,841 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 EUB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 206,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded becoming moderate (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust front pipe rubber mounts deteriorated and heavily perished

Fail 23 May 2019 206,841 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded becoming moderate (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust front pipe rubber mounts deteriorated and heavily perished

Pass 4 Jun 2018 197,343 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Lower sill corroded not a prescribed area

Offside Rear abs wiring bracket loose

Fail 29 May 2018 197,083 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Lower sill corroded not a prescribed area

Offside Rear abs wiring bracket loose

Pass 24 May 2017 183,461 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears at rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower sill corroded not a prescribed area

Offside sill slight corrosion

Fail 17 May 2017 183,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears at rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower sill corroded not a prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside sill slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2016 170,326 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

gearbox stabilizer link deteriorated

outer edges of nearside front tyre worn

Fail 6 Jun 2016 170,326 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

gearbox stabilizer link deteriorated

outer edges of nearside front tyre worn

Pass 15 May 2015 166,944 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 166,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 163,369 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 163,247 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 154,940 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre low tread depth

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside mirror lense cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2012 142,480 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs worn

Fail 2 Jun 2012 142,473 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 5 May 2011 129,692 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 129,615 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 116,156 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 95,229 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 95,229 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 72,908 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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DY05 EUB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DY05 EUB, 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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DY05 EUB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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