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EU05 YKF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,392 mi
Last recorded164,392 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 164,392 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 16,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 142,941 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 142,941 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 25,238 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 119,712 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 111,066 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 111,066 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 101,877 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 101,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 85,164 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 84,694 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2012 69,832 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,531 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 55,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 44,483 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Jul 2010 44,422 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2009 36,302 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 24,574 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 24,574 miles

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

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 YKF 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 60%.

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

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