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EU05 YJK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,645 mi
Last recorded111,645 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2022 111,645 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements discoloured to the point it will affect viability of it (0.1 (d))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed and corroded at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm down to the cords on inner egde (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm down to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear back panel and boot floor around spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front of nearside sill holed and corroded not in prescribed areas

offside inner sill holed and corroded at front end not in prescribed area

Pass 25 Jan 2021 106,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65V15 heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 106,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured front eye (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65V15 heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 100,736 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 100,736 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the safe minimum. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 82,775 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 72,330 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 72,330 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 71,902 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 71,548 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 69,700 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 65,323 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,904 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 43,053 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 37,913 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 37,913 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 29,242 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 27,986 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 23,363 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 23,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 YJK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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