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EX05 FYH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,879 mi
Last recorded133,879 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FYH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2023 133,879 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2022 132,330 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 130,634 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 130,634 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 128,598 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 124,971 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear both rear lamp units slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2019 124,971 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear both rear lamp units slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2019 122,508 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 122,420 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 118,990 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 118,989 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 115,139 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 115,139 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 111,675 miles

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

Centre exhaust mount missing

Fail 19 Jan 2016 111,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust mount missing

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 106,934 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2013 96,925 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 96,925 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 85,151 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 73,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 61,136 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 61,136 miles

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

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 16 May 2009 46,055 miles

two rear tyres cut

Pass 17 May 2008 34,379 miles

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 FYH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EX05 FYH, 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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EX05 FYH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EX05 FYH shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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