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EX05 FYC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,860 mi
Last recorded135,860 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FYC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 135,860 miles

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

Nearside wiper blade torn

Offside Front inner edge wearing

Fail 15 Jul 2016 135,860 miles

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

Nearside wiper blade torn

Offside Front inner edge wearing

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 131,920 miles

heavy oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Jul 2014 125,273 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 112,443 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

both front tyres close to wear markers

Fail 8 Jul 2013 112,442 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

both front tyres close to wear markers

Fail 11 Jun 2012 103,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

front windows are tinted,steering rack slight free play

Pass 11 Jun 2012 103,156 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

front windows are tinted,steering rack slight free play

Pass 23 Mar 2011 89,155 miles

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

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

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

oil leeking

Pass 25 Feb 2010 73,138 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 55,346 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 55,346 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 10 Mar 2008 39,149 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 39,149 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F AND O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES WALL DAMAGE 195/65R15 95T FIRESTONE

high level brake light not working

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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EX05 FYC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EX05 FYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX05 FYC registered?

EX05 FYC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is EX05 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 FYC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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