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FN05 YRZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

119,225 mi
Last recorded119,225 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 YRZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 119,225 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 118,825 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 118,619 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

both headlamps misty

handbrake travel

various brake pipes corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2020 107,716 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, and offside front all, to flex rust (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both, in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

foot and handbrake balance , foot 250/181 hand 211/130

imageas poor both

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Fail 28 Oct 2020 107,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, and offside front all, to flex rust (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both, in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

foot and handbrake balance , foot 250/181 hand 211/130

imageas poor both

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Pass 7 Oct 2019 93,563 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

battery loose

Fail 5 Oct 2019 93,548 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

battery loose

Pass 12 Oct 2018 88,911 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 88,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 82,919 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 82,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 76,620 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 76,620 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 70,276 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,627 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 60,576 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 44,825 miles

centre lower gear box stableliser front rubber mounting slightly worn

Fail 11 Oct 2013 44,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 30,027 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 12,166 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 6,857 miles

offside door mirror bottom glass cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2010 6,787 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 6,639 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 6,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 6,379 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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FN05 YRZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FN05 YRZ, 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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FN05 YRZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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