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EU05 VYE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,004 mi
Last recorded125,004 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 VYE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 125,004 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 116,011 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 107,723 miles

exahust cracked and corroded and slight leak- oil around engine- both outer and inner sills corroded

front and rear springs corroded- rear shockers weak- hand brake just on limit

rear lenz cracked- front pads wearing low- nsr brake pipe to flexi corroded- all other brake pipes covered unable to check properly- rear tyres just on limit-

Pass 8 Aug 2016 100,775 miles

front coil springs corroded

o/s/r lense slightly damaged - steering shaft to column slight play - anti slip rubber deteriorated

service brake passed on limit- oil leak due to oil leak - o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Aug 2015 93,629 miles

o/s/r lens damaged-anti-slip rubber deteriated-front to rear brake pipes corroded-x2 front brake pipes corroded-x2 outer sills corroded-x2 leaf springs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2014 85,001 miles

oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly-front to rear brake pipes corroded

wipers smearing-both wing mirrors have slight movement-battery has slight movement-o/s/r lens slightly cracked-leaf springs corroded-leaf springs shackles corroded-exhaust corroded and slightly blowing-exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2013

Man Ref 99999 brake pipes corroded -rear brakes slightly juddering may need to be lookd at soon-exhaust blowing slightly-and rubber mounting deteriated slightly-heat shield insecure-exhaust corroded-engine mountings weak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 74,406 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R TYRE HAS SCREW IN IT (MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 74,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R TYRE HAS SCREW IN IT (MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 66,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 57,610 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,297 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 45,093 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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EU05 VYE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EU05 VYE, 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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EU05 VYE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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