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EU05 YJS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,452 mi
Last recorded144,452 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 144,452 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inner edge. 195/65/15 91v. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from old oil filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo drain gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 144,450 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine sky high! (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded rigid pipe that then leads over to N/S/R brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded rigid pipe that then leads to O/S/R brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inner edge. 195/65/15 91v. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from old oil filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo drain gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

auxiliary belt has torn a complete rib off.

Pass 21 Jan 2021 139,255 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boots wet with fluid. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to o/s/r brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r brake hose. corrosion is at the o/s/r of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter weeping down. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 2-0 in order to try and get beam into tolerance. ()

Fail 19 Jan 2021 139,253 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine plate scratched off, still registering 5.00! (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt sharp cable tie has cut boot. grease long gone. tri-lobe boot. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour appearance white in colour. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill next to leaf spring mount. marked in yellow chalk. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boots wet with fluid. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower bracket for radiator has been hit leaving radiator swinging around on the passenger side. needs bending back up and new bolt as original has twisted.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount missing from mid to silencer join. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to o/s/r brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r brake hose. corrosion is at the o/s/r of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter weeping down. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 2-0 in order to try and get beam into tolerance. ()

Pass 26 Jul 2019 130,599 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Front wiper arm

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2019 130,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Front wiper arm

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 122,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

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

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 6 Jul 2018 122,614 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

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

oil level on minimum

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 20 Jul 2017 113,796 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 108,475 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 106,635 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 103,037 miles

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

corrosion and damage to sills

parts of exhaust corroded and poorly supported

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 2 Jan 2015 103,026 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

corrosion and damage to sills

parts of exhaust corroded and poorly supported

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Jan 2014 88,460 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 30 Dec 2013 88,460 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Jan 2013 74,321 miles

exhaust corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2012 61,073 miles

exhaust corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2011 50,219 miles

exhaust corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check rear of van due to racks fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2011 50,219 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check rear of van due to racks fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2010 35,908 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 35,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,158 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Fail 20 Apr 2009 35,158 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,082 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

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 YJS 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 62.5%.

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

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