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EF55 YVX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

174,012 mi
Last recorded174,012 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 YVX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 174,012 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 161,554 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 149,124 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 149,116 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 149,092 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2020 144,276 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 139,806 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 131,130 miles

Front discs and pads slightly worn

Fail 5 Nov 2018 131,130 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front discs and pads slightly worn

Pass 21 Nov 2017 123,238 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2016 113,488 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 113,488 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 104,266 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 94,921 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 85,021 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 76,405 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 76,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 68,726 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 58,159 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 45,264 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 31,510 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 YVX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YVX, 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 YVX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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