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EU05 VYY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,142 mi
Last recorded164,142 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 164,142 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 164,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box member near fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 158,416 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 158,408 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2019 150,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

lower radiater support panel corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2018 139,117 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 128,373 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 118,880 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 118,880 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 109,633 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 98,988 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2013 83,558 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 83,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 71,607 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,637 miles

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

noise on gear box

service history ?

timing belt history ?

Fail 20 Sep 2011 62,637 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

noise on gear box

service history ?

timing belt history ?

Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,976 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2010 47,976 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 32,185 miles

nsf tyre wearing low on inside edge

Fail 17 Jun 2009 32,185 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2008 23,591 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 23,591 miles

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

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 VYY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EU05 VYY, 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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What year was EU05 VYY registered?

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

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