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ET05 YFN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,558 mi
Last recorded153,558 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 YFN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 153,558 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

underside slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 152,071 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 152,063 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 149,523 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise wiring for after market lights poorly routed

Fail 28 Nov 2018 149,523 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise wiring for after market lights poorly routed

Pass 7 Nov 2017 145,131 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear worn on inside and cracked (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front very corroded (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Fail 4 Nov 2016

Fuel system component leaking injector 4 (7.2.3)

Front discs heavily corroded and lipped

Front pads low

Rear tyres worn on inner end outer edges

exhaust heavily corroded at joints

Fail 4 Nov 2016

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking leak off pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front discs heavily corroded and lipped

Front pads low

Rear tyres worn on inner end outer edges

exhaust heavily corroded at joints

Pass 19 Nov 2015 140,574 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 140,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 79,706 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 123,907 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 123,907 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 110,046 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 96,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 78,726 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 61,678 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 43,431 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 43,431 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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ET05 YFN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ET05 YFN, 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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ET05 YFN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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