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EU05 YJO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,635 mi
Last recorded116,635 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 116,635 miles

Nearside Rear LEAF SPRING CORRODED

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

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear LEAF SPRING CORRODED

Pass 26 Jan 2024 113,406 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 113,398 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 106,746 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 106,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Missing (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure No headlight aim (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 94,907 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 94,907 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 81,815 miles

Small chip in windscreen not effecting drivers view

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 17 Nov 2020 81,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Small chip in windscreen not effecting drivers view

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Sep 2019 64,838 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 57,230 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 50,937 miles

Oil leak slight oil leak from gear box bell housing ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 50,937 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak slight oil leak from gear box bell housing ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 49,443 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 47,756 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 47,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,448 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 43,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,726 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 41,726 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper blades smears windscreen slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front inside brake pads look as if getting low

Pass 11 Sep 2009 36,951 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing poss tracking out

small stone chip middle front screen

Pass 14 Aug 2008 27,240 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 27,240 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (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 YJO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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