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EU05 YHO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,746 mi
Last recorded80,746 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 80,746 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

Fail 18 Jun 2021 80,746 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

Pass 5 Jun 2020 77,919 miles

Center stop light not working

Corrosion to rear bumper

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 77,919 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Center stop light not working

Corrosion to rear bumper

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 75,197 miles

Center stop light not working

Corrosion to rear bumper

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 24 Jun 2019 75,197 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Center stop light not working

Corrosion to rear bumper

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 8 Jun 2018 71,587 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 66,483 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 26 May 2017 66,483 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 May 2016 61,607 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 44,508 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 56,568 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 56,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 51,599 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 47,046 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 47,046 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 43,221 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE VERY LOW

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

power steering fluid down

rear number plate lights starting to dull

steering rack is damp

Pass 20 Jun 2011 38,397 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 21 Jun 2010 33,309 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,440 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 22,655 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 YHO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YHO, 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 YHO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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