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EO55 YTS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,915 mi
Last recorded145,915 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 145,915 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 145,915 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 132,573 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 132,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 116,288 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 116,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 98,182 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 82,912 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 77,890 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 77,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 62,929 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 62,929 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 YTS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EO55 YTS, 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 EO55 YTS registered?

EO55 YTS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is EO55 YTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO55 YTS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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