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LY05 EZG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,612 mi
Last recorded121,612 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 EZG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 121,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under-body has general surface corrosion front to rear

Pass 6 Dec 2021 114,964 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 107,542 miles

Central Rear Upper Hi-level brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s & o/s corroded from axle flex to rear hub (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both n/s & o/s have tinting mesh fitted (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both n/s & o/s door quarter glass (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 102,441 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH n/s & o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH n/s & o/s covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity BOTH n/s & o/s tinted (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view BOTH n/s & o/s (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 102,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH n/s & o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH n/s & o/s covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity BOTH n/s & o/s tinted (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view BOTH n/s & o/s (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 89,425 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 89,424 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 80,097 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 73,612 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 65,386 miles

osf tyre worn on edge

Fail 2 Jul 2015 65,386 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Jun 2014 61,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 55,477 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 55,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2012 50,103 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 43,960 miles

front plate deteriated but sacure and visable

Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,411 miles

Oil leak

slight damage to front registration plate

Fail 1 Jul 2010 38,407 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Oil leak

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 23 Jun 2009 32,810 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,328 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 27,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LY05 EZG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LY05 EZG, 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 LY05 EZG registered?

LY05 EZG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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