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EU05 YGO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,929 mi
Last recorded127,929 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 127,929 miles

both front tyres bald on edge close to limit

exhaust system rusty and slightly blowing

front brake pads close to legal limit

oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2017 127,822 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear box mount (6.1.D.1a)

both front tyres bald on edge close to limit

exhaust system rusty and slightly blowing

front brake pads close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2016 117,243 miles

engine damp with oil

Fail 8 Aug 2016 117,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine damp with oil

Pass 13 Aug 2015 112,676 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2014 112,020 miles

Middle & rear exhaust sections deteriorated.

Nearside rear bumper end cap missing.

Oil leak

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges. 195 65 15 95T

Pass 1 Aug 2013 109,960 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r bumber end cap missing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 101,031 miles

Engine oil leak from sump area.

R/N/S bumper trim missing but not leaving a sharp edge.

R/O/S tyre has cut on inner wall but not exposing cords.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 90,209 miles

n/s/f inner c.v split both front tyres wearing unevenly on inside wall

Pass 26 Aug 2010 79,861 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 70,861 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 57,413 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 57,027 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 40,716 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2008 40,716 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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 YGO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YGO, 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 YGO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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