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EF05 YCY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,154 mi
Last recorded132,154 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 YCY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 132,154 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 132,018 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 132,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 130,235 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 130,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 127,545 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 114,708 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 114,707 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 99,782 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 81,984 miles

both front tyres worn

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,283 miles

heavy oil leak from engine

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,919 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,445 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 34,435 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,852 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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EF05 YCY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EF05 YCY, 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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EF05 YCY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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