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EF55 YWN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

48,076 mi
Last recorded48,076 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 48,076 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 46,165 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 44,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 42,568 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 40,357 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 39,000 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 36,766 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 35,267 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 33,221 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 31,066 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 28,974 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 28,974 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 26,561 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 24,540 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 22,128 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 19,255 miles

offside front tyre worn thin inside edge

Pass 21 Dec 2009 15,823 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 12,095 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 YWN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF55 YWN registered?

EF55 YWN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is EF55 YWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 YWN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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