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EY55 YUD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

100,593 mi
Last recorded100,593 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 YUD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 100,593 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 100,592 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 85,227 miles

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

sills have been welded covered in underseal

Fail 19 Aug 2023 85,227 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

sills have been welded covered in underseal

Pass 4 Aug 2022 71,499 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 71,499 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 59,862 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 59,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 51,675 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 51,675 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 39,679 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 39,533 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Underside covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Sep 2017 38,516 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside(to brake hose) (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 38,516 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside(to brake hose) (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 37,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 37,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 34,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

PAS fluid low

Fail 21 Sep 2015 34,794 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

PAS fluid low

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 32,083 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 32,083 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 29,827 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 29,827 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 104,059 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 104,059 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 98,089 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 90,181 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 61,196 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 61,196 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,969 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 35,969 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EY55 YUD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 EY55 YUD, 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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EY55 YUD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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