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EF55 YCD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,729 mi
Last recorded173,729 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 YCD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 173,729 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 173,729 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2017 169,854 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central stop lamp inoperative

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

Nearside Front drive shaft inner coupling gaiter split

spare tyre incorrectly fitted on rim

Fail 11 May 2017 169,844 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central stop lamp inoperative

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

Nearside Front drive shaft inner coupling gaiter split

spare tyre incorrectly fitted on rim

Pass 7 Apr 2016 144,492 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 144,432 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 137,918 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bothside front antiroll bar linkage ball joint dust cover,s braking marginal pass.

nearside front steering rack seal leak oil,marginal pass.

rear exhaust pipe to silencer box braking-marginal pass,can be welded.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 132,990 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 115,888 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 98,379 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 81,630 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 60,625 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 41,414 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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EF55 YCD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EF55 YCD, 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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EF55 YCD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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