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EU05 YJJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,917 mi
Last recorded187,917 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 187,917 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear outer sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Welding repairs to outer sills

Fail 27 Jul 2022 187,912 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear outer sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Welding repairs to outer sills

Pass 31 Aug 2021 184,344 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 176,690 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 176,687 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 169,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 151,348 miles

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 131,685 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 107,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated slight seepage (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2015 84,304 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low at inner edges

both sides rear of outer sill panels accident damages

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

general wear and score marks on both front brake discs

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 62,499 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 62,492 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 54,912 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 54,905 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 45,875 miles

n/s/r tyre tread/sidewall beginning to crack

o/s/r tyre tread/sidewall beginning to crack

Fail 15 Aug 2012 45,875 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread/sidewall beginning to crack

o/s/r tyre tread/sidewall beginning to crack

Pass 16 Aug 2011 39,878 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 39,878 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 31,590 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 31,590 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 20,929 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 20,929 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 20,483 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 19,447 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 YJJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YJJ, 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 YJJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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