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EU05 YGK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,389 mi
Last recorded61,389 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 61,389 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 61,388 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

heavy rust to exhaust /osf tyre worn hard on inner tread

movement in ns headlight mountings

Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,171 miles

n/s headlamp has been repaired..rear spring rack shackles corroded..exhaust rusty..n/s/r tyre perished and slightly mis shapen..n/s mirror damaged..

Fail 23 Jul 2012 53,171 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s headlamp has been repaired..rear spring rack shackles corroded..exhaust rusty..n/s/r tyre perished and slightly mis shapen..n/s mirror damaged..

Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,552 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 44,550 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

oil low

Pass 20 Apr 2010 34,282 miles

Oil leak

damage to offside front wing

discs worn

slight brake judder-front

spare wheel rim damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,497 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 27,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 21,033 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 20,389 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 20,389 miles

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

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

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 YGK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YGK, 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 YGK registered?

EU05 YGK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is EU05 YGK safe to buy?

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