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EU05 YGV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,042 mi
Last recorded102,042 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 102,042 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear light lense damaged on edge

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Nov 2017 102,042 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb in wrong way (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear light lense damaged on edge

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 95,575 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion all inner and outer sills and steering and susp mounts

Fail 22 Nov 2016 95,575 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 91,330 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion all inner and outer sills and steering and susp mounts

Fail 18 Nov 2015 91,330 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 87,196 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

surface corrosion all inner and outer sills and steering and susp mounts

Fail 25 Nov 2014 87,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 81,329 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 81,329 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 73,154 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 64,440 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 54,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 42,459 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre starting to perish on outre sidewall

slight damage to front registration plate

Fail 15 Jul 2009 42,459 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre starting to perish on outre sidewall

slight damage to front registration plate

Fail 14 Aug 2008 31,844 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 31,844 miles

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 YGV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YGV, 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 YGV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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