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EA05 JYW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,565 mi
Last recorded144,565 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 JYW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 144,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 144,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 144,548 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside sill slightly corroded

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 143,290 miles

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

Emissions not tested Due to excessive smoke from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Dulled (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Nearside and offside bumper end caps missing leaving exposed sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached Badly broken (4.10 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all Wiring been cut and tied up with string / tow bar and ball still in place (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine coolant low

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Nearside and offside leaf springs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 136,663 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 136,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 133,395 miles

all brake pipes greased

front wipers starting to smear

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 5 Feb 2020 132,293 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 121,613 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 116,113 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 115,969 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 110,261 miles

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 110,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 103,126 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 103,126 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 96,193 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 96,191 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 90,947 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 76,705 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 57,160 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 43,595 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 34,775 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 34,775 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,378 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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EA05 JYW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EA05 JYW, 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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EA05 JYW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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