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ET05 YSW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

186,979 mi
Last recorded186,979 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 186,979 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 177,509 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 116,389 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 116,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 156,388 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 156,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 145,641 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 145,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 136,392 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 136,381 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 129,921 miles

n/s/f inner cv gaitor leaking grease

Fail 27 Jun 2011 129,921 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f inner cv gaitor leaking grease

Pass 9 Jun 2010 102,909 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 102,909 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 81,344 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 81,344 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 61,987 miles

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

cut to nearside rear tyre not to cord

Fail 5 Aug 2008 61,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

cut nearside rear tyre not to cords

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 YSW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YSW, 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 YSW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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