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FP05 YYD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

176,823 mi
Last recorded176,823 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 YYD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 176,823 miles

Central Exhaust In poor Condition Has Had Repair Made To Pipe Section

Fluid leak, but not excessive Can Not Determine Fluid Leak Due To All Engine Components Covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner & Outer Edges & Low @ 2.02mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 176,806 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer Area (6.1.2 (a))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside Outer Sill X 5 Holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill X 2 Holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Can Not Determine Fluid Leak Due To All Engine Components Covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner & Outer Edges & Low @ 2.02mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 169,945 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 164,243 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge bald so unable to determine tyre life

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front tyre inner edge bald so unable to determine tyre life

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Fail 28 Sep 2017 164,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge bald so unable to determine tyre life

Offside Front tyre inner edge bald so unable to determine tyre life

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Pass 29 Sep 2016 159,453 miles

Oil leak ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

can smell diesel fumes in engine bay but cant see and leak

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Fail 28 Sep 2016 159,453 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

can smell diesel fumes in engine bay but cant see and leak

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Pass 2 Oct 2015 153,796 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

nearside mirror bottom glass broken

Fail 1 Oct 2015 153,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

nearside mirror bottom glass broken

Pass 3 Oct 2014 146,836 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover damaged.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 137,552 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 137,552 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 129,947 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 116,935 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 103,070 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 103,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 72,392 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both offside tyres has small cuts in tread

rear tyres have different speed ratings v and t

Pass 8 Jul 2008 38,034 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 38,034 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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FP05 YYD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FP05 YYD, 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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FP05 YYD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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