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EF55 YGE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

149,868 mi
Last recorded149,868 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 YGE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 149,868 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 149,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 148,269 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW (APPROX 2-3K)

CORROSION TO N/S/R OUTER SILL (NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S/R BUMPER END CAP MISSING

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

SLIGHT PLAY TO DRIVERS SEAT

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 148,269 miles

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

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 91T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW (APPROX 2-3K)

CORROSION TO N/S/R OUTER SILL (NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S/R BUMPER END CAP MISSING

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

SLIGHT PLAY TO DRIVERS SEAT

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 142,938 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW (APPROX 2K)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

N/S/R CORNER BUMPER MISSING

O/S/F TYRE LOW (APPROX 1K)

SLIGHT PLAY TO DRIVERS SEAT

Fail 7 Apr 2016 142,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 91V (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW (APPROX 2K)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

N/S/R CORNER BUMPER MISSING

O/S/F TYRE LOW (APPROX 1K)

SLIGHT PLAY TO DRIVERS SEAT

Pass 17 Apr 2015 137,420 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 137,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 130,360 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 130,350 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coolant level is low

Pass 14 Jan 2013 120,447 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 109,030 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 109,030 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 95,250 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 95,250 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 80,017 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 80,017 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 65,380 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 65,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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 YGE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 EF55 YGE, 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 YGE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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