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EU05 YDS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

172,056 mi
Last recorded172,056 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2017 172,056 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 157,892 miles

front brake pads are worn (recommend replace)

front to rear metal brake pipes (rear sections) are corroded (recommend repair/replace)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 157,890 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 135,159 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 135,159 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 128,879 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 128,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 112,900 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 112,900 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 83,941 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 66,252 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 66,252 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 45,293 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 41,846 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 33,105 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 33,105 miles

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?

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 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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