MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,056 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested due to condition of offside front tyre (3.7.A.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear (rear section) (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear (rear section) (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread is worn through to core (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too far to the right both front (1.8)
battery is weak (had to jump start for test)
both front to rear metal brake pipes (front sections) are corroded
both sides lower outer sills are corroded
both sides rear indicator colour faded
center/rear rubber exhaust mount is missing
nearside front inner door handle is missing
nearside front outer C/V gaiter is deteriorating
nearside front tyre inner edge of tread is worn smooth
nearside rear tyre edges of tread are worn & cracking in tread
offside front lower ball joint sealer repair
rear high level stop lamp does not work
steering rack slight weep of fluid
tyre pressures are low
unable to see offside rear tyre valve (behind trim)
offside rear tyre tread is worn close to limit, inner edge of tread is worn smooth, cracking in tread & nail in tread
front brake pads are worn (recommend replace)
front to rear metal brake pipes (rear sections) are corroded (recommend repair/replace)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe & middle box (7.1.2)
Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake pads are worn (recommend replace)
front to rear metal brake pipes (rear sections) are corroded (recommend repair/replace)
offside rear brake slightly fluctuating
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside rear tyre cracking
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside rear tyre cracking
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?
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EU05 YDS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 YDS, 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 YDS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 August 2005.
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