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EU05 VYM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,908 mi
Last recorded65,908 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 65,908 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 114,972 miles

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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 114,972 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 109,914 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 109,914 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 106,740 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre low

Fail 20 Sep 2016 106,740 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 7 Sep 2015 97,758 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 82,582 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 64,660 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 64,659 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,559 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 55,461 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 55,461 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 48,009 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 36,300 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 28,202 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 VYM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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