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GV05 YKE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

274,861 mi
Last recorded274,861 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 YKE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 274,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pedal rubber worn.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

n/s/r 1/4 bumper missing.

n/s/r light lens cracked

play in n/s track arm.

spare tyre flat

spare wheel damaged.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 274,860 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

n/s/r 1/4 bumper missing.

n/s/r light lens cracked

play in n/s track arm.

spare tyre flat

spare wheel damaged.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 226,753 miles

engine oil leak

rear light lens cracked

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Jun 2012 226,084 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front 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)

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

cuts in offside front tyre sidewall

engine oil leak

offside front brake hose slightly perished

rear light lens cracked

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Jun 2011 178,888 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn.

impact damage to nearside front lower arm.

spare wheel and tyre damaged.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 178,869 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn.

impact damage to nearside front lower arm.

spare wheel and tyre damaged.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 130,436 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 130,436 miles

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

Drivers door damaged causing outward distortion

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 83,455 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 55,241 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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GV05 YKE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GV05 YKE, 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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GV05 YKE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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