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147,049 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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 bumper end cap missing
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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 bumper end cap missing
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve (1.1.6 (d))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear burst (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
diff/size front tyres 195/60/15 rear size 195/65/15
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both inners (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Position lamp lens seriously defective both not showing stedy light (4.2.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
slight warp nearside front disc
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)
slight warp nearside front disc
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
damage to rear end / oil leaks
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EU05 YKA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 YKA, 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 YKA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 August 2005.
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