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FV05 YYG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

230,351 mi
Last recorded230,351 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 YYG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 230,351 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 230,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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 Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant reservoir empty

Pass 14 Mar 2018 214,799 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear heat shield coming away from fixings

n/s front & o/s front inner cv gaters worn

Pass 22 Mar 2017 210,437 miles

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

Heavy oil leak

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 210,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint insecure (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Heavy oil leak

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 195,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 177,292 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 158,017 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 158,017 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 138,156 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 118,601 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 98,385 miles

slight blow on backbox

Pass 25 Jan 2010 77,779 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 56,712 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 56,712 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)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 31,889 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 31,889 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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FV05 YYG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 FV05 YYG, 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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What year was FV05 YYG registered?

FV05 YYG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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