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EF55 YWL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,534 mi
Last recorded193,534 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 193,534 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 182,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 173,644 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 166,936 miles

Road springs corroded

Slight front brake imbalance

Brake pipes starting to corrode and covered in grease

Outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 10 Oct 2019 159,909 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 27 Sep 2018 151,819 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 142,722 miles

Surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 12 Oct 2016 132,286 miles

O/s rear tyre cracking

Oil leak

Rear bumper damage

Surface corrosion to brake pipe s

Fail 12 Oct 2016 132,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s rear tyre cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear bumper damage

Surface corrosion to brake pipe s

Pass 15 Sep 2015 121,723 miles

surface corrosion to brake pipes. slight roughness to o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Oct 2014 111,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 100,506 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 88,782 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on edge

slight blow from centre exhaust

Fail 19 Dec 2011 79,249 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre just above wear markers

o/s/f tyre worn on edge and on wear markers

slight blow from rear silencer

spare tyre worn

Pass 19 Dec 2011 79,249 miles

n/s/f tyre just above wear markers

o/s/f tyre worn on edge and on wear markers

slight blow from rear silencer

spare tyre worn

Pass 9 Dec 2010 67,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Dec 2010 67,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Dec 2009 57,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

windsreen damage but not swept area

Pass 8 Dec 2008 44,162 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 44,162 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YWL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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