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EU05 YHS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,476 mi
Last recorded203,476 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2018 203,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 177,376 miles

Corrosion in both outer sills

Fail 14 Oct 2016 177,257 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Axle bracket (2.4.G.1)

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

Extensive corossion both rear outer sills

Serious oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Oct 2015 145,636 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 145,631 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 115,982 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 80,169 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 80,165 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 59,805 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 52,092 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 43,880 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 35,754 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 35,754 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 24,954 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 24,954 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

condition of offside rear of bumper

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 YHS 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 60%.

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

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