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EU05 YFE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1743cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,144 mi
Last recorded121,144 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 YFE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,743cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 121,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 121,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 115,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 115,178 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 112,595 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 109,906 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 107,567 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 107,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 91,339 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 74,998 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 74,998 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 65,506 miles

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 22 Jul 2011 65,506 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 21 Jul 2010 50,894 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 40,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 40,965 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 31,630 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

high front beake imbalance

Fail 11 Jun 2008 31,630 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

high front beake imbalance

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 YFE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,743cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YFE, 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 YFE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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