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EO55 YTG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,566 mi
Last recorded130,566 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 YTG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 130,566 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 127,518 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis area on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both rear leaf springs corroded

surface corrosion on braking and suspension components both front and rear

Pass 7 Sep 2022 122,758 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT LEGAL LIMIT 1.6 MM and worn down smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear both rear leaf springs corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on suspension and braking components front and rear

Pass 25 Aug 2021 118,489 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion suspension components front and rear

Pass 18 Aug 2020 111,842 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front tyres heavily perished

Both inner sills corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 111,829 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front tyres heavily perished

Both inner sills corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2012 94,086 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both drive shift inner joints worn

brake pedal rubber worn

centre stop lamp notworking

no tread on inner parts each rear tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2012 93,252 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both drive shift inner joints worn

brake pedal rubber worn

centre stop lamp notworking

no tread on inner parts each rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2011 68,993 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

bonnet stay bar retain clip broken

both rear bumper end caps missing

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

n/s door mirror upper glass missing

n/s drive shift inner boot split

Pass 3 Aug 2010 58,635 miles

both rear bumper end caps missing

brake pedal rubber missing

damage to outer wall of o/s/f tyre

tracking may need adjustment

tread low on inner pats of each front tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2009 50,515 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

low to no tread on outer edge of n/s/f tyre ,rest of tread less 3mm

Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,377 miles

centre stop lamp notworking

Fail 28 Aug 2008 38,377 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre stop lamp notworking

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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EO55 YTG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EO55 YTG, 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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EO55 YTG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 October 2005.

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