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GV05 YLR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,873 mi
Last recorded151,873 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 YLR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 151,873 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 150,905 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 146,735 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 146,552 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 106,122 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2019 104,428 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 103,072 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 101,347 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 99,243 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 97,139 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014
Fail 25 Apr 2014

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 92,291 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 90,211 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 25 Jul 2011 86,960 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 78,794 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 78,794 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 72,538 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 72,538 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 59,108 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 YLR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV05 YLR, 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 YLR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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