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MA05 PYB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,955 mi
Last recorded138,955 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 PYB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 138,955 miles

Battery warning light on indicating a fault

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 138,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted end cap missing bumper corroded & holed (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery warning light on indicating a fault

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 138,955 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both de-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Body has an unsafe modification bumper sharp edges (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2016 131,769 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 131,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 120,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 120,582 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 109,186 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 109,186 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 97,388 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 97,386 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 88,610 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 73,150 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 71,156 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2011 71,156 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 60,444 miles

Oil leak

offside rear and nearside front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Apr 2009 85,219 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 39,119 miles

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

offside front tyre worn uneven

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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MA05 PYB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MA05 PYB, 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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MA05 PYB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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