MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,868 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
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
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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